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Orange Lime Halibut Fish Tacos are the perfect alternative to heavy fried fish. The tropical flavors infused into the fish offer a fresh vibrant taste, paired with a wonderful jalapeno sour cream. These fish tacos really are the best! The tender, flavor packed fish with the jalapeño crema was perfect together. This truly is a great recipe to try for easy dinner.

Orange Lime Halibut Fish Tacos
Orange Lime Halibut Fish Tacos
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Orange Lime Halibut Fish Tacos

Ingredients

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Orange Lime Halibut Fish Tacos

Citrus Marinade
Jalapeño-Lime Sour Cream

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, mix ingredients for the marinade.
2
Place fish fillets in a zip top bag and pour ¾ of the marinade over the fish. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the jalapeno-lime sour cream. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
4
Heat grill to medium high, drizzle fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Grill fish for 2-5 minutes per side, then chop into bite-size pieces.
6
Grill or pan-warm tortillas. Lay warmed tortillas out and top with fish. Add sour cream mixture, and top with any other toppings of your choice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Marinate for Maximum Flavor 🍊
    Combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and oregano and marinate halibut for 15-30 minutes before cooking to deeply infuse the citrus flavors without over-marinating, which can break down delicate fish flesh.
  • Pat Fish Dry for Perfect Searing 💧
    Always pat halibut fillets completely dry with paper towels before cooking to create a golden crust and prevent steaming, which keeps the exterior crispy and the interior tender.
  • Make Jalapeño Crema in Advance 🌶️
    Prepare the sour cream sauce 2-3 hours ahead and refrigerate to allow the jalapeño heat and flavors to mellow and marry together for a perfectly balanced, creamy condiment.
  • Zest Citrus Fresh, Not Juice 🫒
    Add orange zest at the very end as a bright garnish rather than cooking it into the marinade to preserve its fragrant oils and vibrant flavor that gets lost with heat.
  • Cook Fish at Exact Temperature 🌡️
    Cook halibut to 145°F internal temperature (about 10-12 minutes depending on thickness) to achieve perfectly opaque, flaky flesh that remains moist and tender without drying out.

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