Description
Tender cod strips pan-seared in a rich garlic butter sauce, served with a zesty sweet chili lime dipping sauce for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod strips and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return cod strips to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
- In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and cilantro to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve cod strips hot with the sweet chili lime sauce and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American