Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

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🐟 Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

Buttery, flaky cod with a zesty kick and irresistible glaze

These Garlic Butter Cod Strips are tender on the inside, lightly golden on the outside, and bathed in a rich garlic-butter sauce with a bright squeeze of lime. Paired with a sweet chili lime drizzle, this dish hits every note — savory, buttery, sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy. It’s fast enough for a weeknight but elegant enough to feel special.

Perfect for seafood lovers who want bold flavor without heavy breading or frying.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Cod

  • 500 g cod fillets, cut into thick strips

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

  • ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

  • Lime wedges

  • Sesame seeds

👩‍🍳 How to Make It

1️⃣ Prepare the Cod

Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Drying the fish helps it sear beautifully without steaming.

2️⃣ Sear the Cod Strips

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the cod strips in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden and flaky. Remove cod from the pan and set aside.

3️⃣ Build the Garlic Butter Sauce

Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the same skillet.
Sauté for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant — don’t let the garlic brown.

Stir in lime juice, scraping up any flavorful bits from the pan.

4️⃣ Make the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

  • Sweet chili sauce

  • Lime juice

  • Honey (if using)

  • Garlic powder

  • Red pepper flakes

This sauce balances sweetness, citrus, and gentle heat perfectly.

5️⃣ Finish the Dish

Return cod strips to the skillet and gently spoon garlic butter over them.
Drizzle with the sweet chili lime sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes, just until everything is glossy and heated through.

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