Garlic Butter Cod Strips (Printer-Friendly)

Flaky cod strips in garlic butter paired with a bright sweet chili lime sauce and fresh parsley.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips

→ Butter and flavorings

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Sweet chili lime sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce
12 - ½ teaspoon sesame oil
13 - Optional: ¼ teaspoon Sriracha

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden, avoiding burning.
02 - Season both sides of cod strips evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika to enhance flavor.
03 - Place cod strips in skillet and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side until the fish turns opaque, flakes easily, and is cooked through.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha if using until well combined.
05 - Drizzle the sweet chili lime sauce evenly over the cooked cod strips. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Ensure butter does not burn when sautéing garlic to maintain flavor clarity.
02 - Avoid overcrowding the skillet to allow even browning of cod strips.
03 - Adjust Sriracha quantity to control sauce spiciness.
04 - Leftovers should be stored refrigerated and reheated gently to preserve texture.