Garlic Butter Cod Strips
Tender cod strips cooked in garlic butter paired with a tangy sweet chili lime sauce for a flavorful and easy American main course perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, for added heat
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season the cod strips with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the cod strips in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha if using.
- Drizzle the sweet chili lime sauce over the cooked cod strips.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.