Garlic Butter Cod Strips (Printer-Friendly)
Flaky cod strips cooked in garlic butter, finished with a bright sweet chili lime sauce and fresh parsley garnish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
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8 ounces fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
→ Butter Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Seasonings
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
→ Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
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3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant and lightly browned, taking care not to burn.
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Generously season both sides of the cod strips with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika to enhance the mild flavor.
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Place the cod strips in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the fish is opaque, flaky, and cooked through.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha if using until well combined.
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Drizzle the sauce evenly over the cooked cod strips and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure butter does not burn when sautéing garlic to avoid bitterness.
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Do not overcrowd the pan to allow cod strips to brown appropriately.
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The sauce can be adjusted in spiciness by modifying sriracha quantity.
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Leftovers keep up to two days refrigerated; reheat gently to prevent drying.