Description
Tender cod strips pan-seared in garlic butter and served with a zesty sweet chili lime sauce. A quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, honey, and lime zest. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cod strips to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until opaque and flaky. Remove from skillet.
- Pour the sweet chili lime sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return cod to the skillet and spoon sauce over the strips. Garnish with green onion if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American