Five Spice Halibut Tacos with Apple Asian Slaw

I needed a new taco recipe in my life. Which is how these Five Spice Halibut Tacos with Apple Asian Slaw happened.

Not that you must use fresh halibut, as a fresh true cod would also work well in this recipe. I just happen to live over here in the Pacific Northwest where halibut is a staple in my kitchen. I feel so lucky I can find fresh halibut on the Oregon coast, direct from the local fishing fleets. Halibut tastes best fresh and buying local makes my heart happy.

The exquisite fragrance of the five spice powder combined with the apple laced Asian slaw makes my palate sing. Such a delicious combination of flavors and textures all rolled into one beautiful taco.

This Five Spice Halibut Tacos with Apple Asian Slaw is a simple recipe to prepare which makes it a great weeknight meal. I like pan cooking my halibut but you can just as easily pop it in the oven and roast it. If it’s fresh, it should come out flaky and moist. And of course, flavorful.

Before I prepare the fish, I whip up the slaw and the Sriracha crema and pan fry my tortillas. If I’m in a hurry I steam my tortillas or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.

Once the fish is done, I assemble my tacos and serve it with the Sriracha crema for drizzling.

Oh, my table is a happy place to be on taco night!

Delicious Wishes and Loads of Love,

Karista

Five Spice Halibut Tacos with Apple Asian Slaw

October 3, 2018

by Karista

Category Halibut Karista's Kitchen Kid Friendly Life Around My Table Main Dish Seafood

Serving Size

serves 4

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Ingredients

For the Halibut

• 1 to 1 ½ pounds fresh pacific halibut or true cod works well
• 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Five Spice Powder
• Salt and pepper

For the Slaw

• 1 large apple, julienned or grated
• 2-3 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Crema

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Juice of one large lime
• 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha or to taste

Garnishes

• Corn Tortillas
• Green onion for garnish

Instructions

1. 1. To roast the halibut, pre-heat the oven to 350F. Be sure to bring your fish out of the refrigerator at least 20 minutes prior to cooking. This will increase the temperature of the fish so it cooks more evenly in the oven.
2. 2. Place the fish in a baking dish and brush with olive oil. Then season the fish with salt and pepper. Rub the five spice powder on the fish. Place it in the oven and roast for about 10 minutes. Typically, you should cook fish 8-10 minutes for each inch of thickness.
3. 3. Prepare the slaw while the fish is cooking. Place the apples, cabbage, cilantro and sliced green onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the rice wine vinegar, sugar and olive oil. Toss the dressing with the cabbage and then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. 4. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey and Sriracha.
5. 5. When the fish is done, let it cool for about five minutes. Flake the fish for the tacos and assemble. I like to add the fish at the bottom, drizzle with some crema and then top with the apple Asian Slaw. Garnish with sliced green onions and eat!

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