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Halibut Soft Tacos

Name: Halibut Soft Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup cubed avocado; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 pound halibut steaks (3/4 inch thick); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 Bibb lettuce leaves; 4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed; 4 teaspoons sweet Thai chili sauce

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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4 servings

I sometimes serve these halibut tacos wrapped in lettuce instead of tortillas. Either way, the mango salsa tastes amazing with grilled halibut. This warm-weather recipe is quick, colorful and full of nutrients. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

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Ingredients

1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup cubed avocado
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound halibut steaks (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 Bibb lettuce leaves
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
4 teaspoons sweet Thai chili sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lemon juice and honey; set aside. Brush halibut with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill halibut on a greased rack, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes on each side.
Place lettuce leaves on tortillas; top with fish and mango mixture. Drizzle with chili sauce.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 taco with 1/3 cup mango mixture: 330 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Halibut Soft Tacos

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