Description
Tender cod strips seared in garlic butter and coated in a glossy sweet chili lime sauce for a light yet flavorful seafood dish. This quick recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook the cod strips in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, and honey. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cod strips to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for 1 additional minute to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Substitute cod with haddock or halibut for a different texture.
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha to the sauce.
For a dairy-free option, replace butter with additional olive oil or plant-based butter.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or lime juice to loosen the sauce.
To make gluten-free, use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Seared
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
