Name: Savory Halibut Enchiladas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinless halibut fillets, cut into large pieces; 1 pinch garlic powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.25 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce; 8 flour tortillas; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Cook Time: 110 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

2 pounds skinless halibut fillets, cut into large pieces
1 pinch garlic powder
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
cup sour cream
cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
cup mayonnaise
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided
8 flour tortillas
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
Step 2: Season the halibut fillets with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 2 minutes until slightly cooked.
Step 3: In a bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, finely chopped bell pepper, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and mayonnaise. Gently fold in the slightly cooked halibut fillets.
Step 4: Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the dish and set aside.
Step 5: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce into a separate bowl. Dip each tortilla into the sauce, ensuring it is lightly coated. Place the tortillas on a flat surface.
Step 6: Evenly divide the halibut mixture among the center of each tortilla. Carefully roll the tortillas to enclose the filling and place them seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
Step 7: Pour the remaining half of the enchilada sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
Step 8: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Step 9: Once baked, top the enchiladas with sliced avocado before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	605
Total Fat	33g
Saturated Fat	11g
Cholesterol	75mg
Sodium	707mg
Total Carbohydrate	40g
Dietary Fiber	7g
Total Sugars	2g
Protein	38g
Vitamin C	28mg
Calcium	339mg
Iron	4mg
Potassium	1175mg

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Anna Cruz

06/16/2023 04:24:13 AM

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish turned out with simple and affordable catfish nuggets. I was hesitant to spend $15+ per pound on halibut, so I improvised with what I had on hand. The flavors were great, and I believe cod or another whitefish would work well too. My only critique of the recipe is that it didn't specify the size of the tortillas. I used 8-inch tortillas and found that the filling was too much for the 8 of them.

Steven Rivera

03/29/2025 07:23:52 PM

I prepared this dish using fresh fish caught by my son. I pan-fried the fish in olive oil with onion and seasoned it as per the recipe. Instead of green pepper, I used a can of green chilies. I included all the other ingredients required for the enchilada filling. The fish salad turned out amazing - it's a real winner! I have to give it 5 stars just for that! Currently, I'm eagerly awaiting the completion of the rest of the dish. Loving this recipe every step of the way.

Debra Diaz

08/23/2022 12:05:45 PM

I reduced the amount of green chili sauce slightly when preparing this dish for children, but I believe it would have been even more flavorful if I had followed the recipe exactly. Nevertheless, it turned out to be very tasty and moist. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

Jacob Smith

11/24/2023 08:09:05 PM

I followed the recipe exactly and the results were phenomenal! Halibut was a bit pricey at $22 per pound, so I opted for Mahi-Mahi as a substitute - a mild yet meaty fish that worked perfectly. Both my family and guests thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe.

Carolyn White

02/05/2023 01:19:51 PM

I particularly enjoy when people modify a recipe entirely and then are surprised when it doesn't turn out well. Perhaps you simply don't enjoy fish? Or maybe cooking isn't your strong suit!