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Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Delight

Delight your taste buds with Garlic Butter Cod Strips, paired with a zesty Sweet Chili Lime Sauce for a quick and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 strips
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 1 lb Cod fillets Atlantic or Pacific cod for the best texture and flavor.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika Can be swapped with cayenne for more heat.
For the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sweet chili sauce Base for the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Fresh is best.
  • 1 tsp Lime zest
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • to taste Sriracha Optional for heat.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Butter Cod Strips
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  2. Season the cod strips generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned cod strips in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional sriracha.
  5. Pour the prepared sweet chili lime sauce over the cooked cod strips in the skillet.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrusy kick, and ensure to reheat gently to preserve flakiness.

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