This recipe for Cedar Planked Halibut Tacos combines them with a fresh Citrus Slaw and garnishes of avocado and cilantro.
Cedar Planked Halibut Tacos
These are seriously the best fish tacos my family has eaten in a long time. They are so good. We had a friend over for dinner the first time I made them, and the friend raved about them too. They are healthy and fabulous!
Where can you buy a cedar plank?
Many larger grocery stores or specialty food stores carry cedar planks, especially during grilling season. They are often found near the barbecue and grilling supplies section.
🛒 Ingredients Needed:
- cedar plank
- Napa cabbage
- green onions
- sour cream
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- chili powder and cumin powder
- halibut filets
- tortillas
- avocado
- fresh cilantro
✏️ How to make Cedar Planked Halibut Tacos:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
Soak the wood plank in water to cover for 1 hour, then drain. (It’s actually best if you can soak it for several hours).
Prepare the grill, heating one side to medium heat (300℉ to 350℉) and one side to high heat (400℉ to 500℉).
MAKE THE CITRUS SLAW:
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage with green onions, sour cream, lime juice and salt; toss well to coat. Chill.
MAKE THE TACOS:
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the chili powder mixture over the halibut fillets.
Place the plank on the grill grate over high heat; grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn the plank over; move to medium heat. Place the fish on the charred side of the plank. Grill the halibut, covered with the grill lid, about 18 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Break the fish into chunks, and place about 2 ounces of fish on each tortilla. Top each taco with ¼ cup slaw, and garnish with avocado and cilantro.
➡️ Tips and Substitutions:
- Use low fat tortillas to make this a lower fat meal. Use low carb tortillas to make this a lower carb meal!
- If preparing this recipe as GLUTEN FREE, just be sure to use gluten free corn tortillas (in place of flour).
- If you don’t wish to use the cedar plank, it’s okay to grill the halibut directly on the grill instead.
✔️ Why use a cedar plank for grilling?
Using a cedar plank for grilling imparts a smoky, slightly sweet flavor to the food. The cedar plank helps in retaining moisture in the food while it cooks. This is particularly beneficial for fish, which can easily dry out over direct heat.
❤️ What I Love About This Recipe:
- I love the flavor that they cedar plank imparts onto the halibut!
- It’s a really different way to prepare tacos.
- The addition of citrus slaw is healthy and delicious.
Favorite Halibut Recipes:
Cedar Planked Halibut Tacos with Citrus Slaw
Ingredients
- One 15 x 6½-inch cedar plank
CITRUS SLAW:
- 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage (Chinese cabbage)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup light or regular sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
TACOS:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ pounds halibut fillet
- Twelve 8-inch flour or corn tortillas
- 1 large avocado, sliced (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, (for serving)
Instructions
- Soak the wood plank in water to cover for 1 hour, then drain. (It's actually best if you can soak it for several hours).
- Prepare the grill, heating one side to medium heat (300℉ to 350℉) and one side to high heat (400℉ to 500℉).
MAKE THE CITRUS SLAW:
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage with green onions, sour cream, lime juice and salt; toss well to coat. Chill.
MAKE THE TACOS:
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the chili powder mixture over the halibut fillets.
- Place the plank on the grill grate over high heat; grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn the plank over; move to medium heat. Place the fish on the charred side of the plank. Grill the halibut, covered with the grill lid, about 18 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Break the fish into chunks, and place about 2 ounces of fish on each tortilla. Top each taco with ¼ cup slaw, and garnish with avocado and cilantro.
Notes
- Use low fat tortillas to make this a lower fat meal. Use low carb tortillas to make this a lower carb meal!
- If preparing this recipe as GLUTEN FREE, just be sure to use GF corn tortillas (in place of flour).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
