Garlic Butter Cod Strips (Printer-Friendly Version)
Flaky cod strips cooked in garlic butter, finished with a zesty sweet chili lime sauce and fresh parsley.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Fish
01 -
1 pound fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
→ Butter Base
02 -
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 -
3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Seasoning
04 -
1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon sweet paprika
→ Garnish
07 -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
08 -
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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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon Sriracha
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn.
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Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika evenly over both sides of the cod strips to enhance their mild flavor.
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Place cod strips in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until opaque, flaky, and cooked through, allowing the garlic butter to infuse the fish.
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Whisk sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional Sriracha in a small bowl until smoothly combined.
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Drizzle the sauce over the cooked cod strips and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Avoid overheating garlic to prevent bitterness. Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure even browning.
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Leftover cod strips can be gently reheated but are best enjoyed fresh.