Nothing says spring and summer like Fresh Fish Tacos! When it comes to warm weather recipes, fresh is the name of the game and these fish tacos are as fresh as they come. They also happen to be full of antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein, and are gluten and dairy free.These tacos are so fresh and flavorful you will hard pressed to find better in a restaurant!
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Fresh Fish Tacos garnished with lettuce, cilantro and pico de gallo on marble board

Lets Talk Fish!

I like to use two different fish for this recipe. My favorite, salmon, and my husbands favorite, halibut. Halibut is in season from April to October but Sprouts carries an all natural frozen halibut fillet in the off season that cooks up great.
 
Two Fresh Fish Tacos with fixings on marble surface

Raw salmon and halibut on marble surface in preparation for making Fresh Fish Tacos

 

Before we get to the recipe, let’s talk about buying fish:

1. It’s best not to buy fish wrapped in plastic. You should be able to smell the fish you are buying. I always buy mine from a fishmonger I trust. If he is handling it, cutting it etc… he will know if it’s not fresh.

2. Always buy fish the day you plan on making it.

3. When selecting fish always point to the piece you want. In stores the freshest fish is placed in the front of the window, closest to you, and the fish from the day before is placed in the back, closest to the fishmonger. So when you are looking at the fish closest to you and ask for it, he pulls it from the back. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with that fish from the day before, it’s just not the freshest…and you want the freshest!

4. If it’s available to you, use wild caught salmon.

The Toppings:

My homemade Pico de Gallo is a super easy and tasty option, but you can also use your favorite store bought salsa or pico de gallo if you don’t have time to make your own.

Pico de Gallo for Fresh Fish Tacos

 

I also LOVE Mango Salsa on fish tacos. The blend of savory, sweet and salty is perfection!

Mango Salsa for Fresh Fish Tacos

 

Chunky guacamole is always a fabulous choice as well!

Guacamole for Fresh Fish Tacos

The Tortillas:

For me, tacos aren’t just about the filling, to be fabulous they need a great tortilla. One option people don’t often think about is buying freshly made tortillas from a local Mexican restaurant. Luckily my favorite happens to be right next to Whole Foods market where I buy my fish.

Four handmade tortillas for Fresh Fish Tacos

The Process:

First cut the fish into chunks.

Fresh Fish Tacos

Then season the fish with sea salt, freshly ground pepper (affiliate links) and garlic powder, then  sauté it in coconut oil, butter or ghee. If you are using two kinds of fish, like me, try to keep them separated in the pan.

Fresh Fish Tacos ~ made with salmon and halibut! #fishtacos #salmontacos #halibuttacos #glutenfreetacos

Then just build your taco! Place the fish, crispy romaine, salsa and fresh sprigs of cilantro, drizzle with lime and voila!

Fresh Fish Tacos ~ made with salmon and halibut! #fishtacos #salmontacos #halibuttacos #glutenfreetacos

 

Fresh Fish Tacos ~ made with salmon and halibut! #fishtacos #salmontacos #halibuttacos #glutenfreetacos

Fresh Fish Tacos from The Organic Kitchen

 

The Recipe: Fresh Fish Tacos and Homemade Salsa

Tips: if you want to make everything from scratch try my homemade Pico de Gallo or Chunky Guacamole!

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Fresh Fish Tacos!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Nothing says spring and summer like Fresh Fish Tacos! When it comes to warm weather recipes, fresh is the name of the game and these fish tacos are as fresh as they come. They also happen to be full of antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein and are gluten and dairy free.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: classic recipe, easy dinner recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda Spiker
Ingredients
For Tacos:
  • 12 oz fresh halibut or salmon (or 6 oz of each) cut into 1" cubes
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, ghee or butter
  • 1 lime quartered
  • handful of cilantro sprigs
  • 4-6 corn tortillas
  • fresh pico de gallo, chunky guacamole, and mango salsa recipes linked above (lime crema recipe below)
For Lime Crema (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or crema
  • juice and zest of 1/2 a small lime
  • small pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For Tacos:

  1. Cut fish into 1" cubes, lightly season with sea salt, pepper and garlic powder. 

  2. Place large pan on cooktop on medium heat. Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil, butter or ghee. 

  3. When melted add fish to pan, turning as each side browns. Fish should be done in about 6 minutes.

  4. Top with lime crema, pico de gallo, mango salsa, chunky guacamole and cilantro sprigs

For Lime Crema: (optional)

  1. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream or crema, lime juice, zest, sea salt and pepper, use to top tacos

 

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