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    Halibut Fish Tacos

    Halibut fish tacos recipe: crispy-edged BC Pacific halibut in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and a bright lime crema — an easy West Coast dinner.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Halibut fish tacos with cabbage slaw, pico de gallo and crema

    Fish tacos made their way north from Baja California and found a perfect home on the BC coast, where the halibut fishery is one of the most prized on the Pacific. These flat, white-fleshed giants live in the cold deep waters of the open ocean, and their firm, sweet meat is the kind of fish that converts even the most committed landlubber.

    What makes these tacos great is the contrast — golden, flaky halibut against cool, crunchy slaw and a tangy lime crema that ties it all together. The fish needs just a light dusting of seasoned flour to give it a crisp shell, and warm corn tortillas keep the whole thing bright and fresh. Weeknight dinner, beach lunch, or backyard party, these tacos always disappear first.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the sour cream with the lime zest, half the lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the crema, then set it aside.
    2. Toss the cabbage with the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl to make the slaw.
    3. Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne in a shallow dish and dredge the halibut chunks until well coated.
    4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the halibut in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and flaky.
    5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame until soft and lightly charred.
    6. Fill each tortilla with halibut and cabbage slaw, drizzle with the lime crema, and top with cilantro before serving.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Don't crowd the pan — fry the halibut in batches so it stays crisp instead of steaming. Any firm white fish like lingcod or rockfish works beautifully if halibut isn't in your budget.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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