Cozy Garlic Butter Cod Strips

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels.
  2. 2Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels.
  3. 3Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels.
  4. 4Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides so the flavor stays balanced and gentle.
  5. 5Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides so the flavor stays balanced and gentle.
  6. 6Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides so the flavor stays balanced and gentle.
  7. 7Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. 9Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  10. 10Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Keep it soft and golden, not browned.
  11. 11Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Keep it soft and golden, not browned.
  12. 12Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Keep it soft and golden, not browned.
  13. 13Place the cod strips in the skillet in a single layer.
  14. 14Place the cod strips in the skillet in a single layer.
  15. 15Place the cod strips in the skillet in a single layer.
  16. 16Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly golden and flaky.
  17. 17Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly golden and flaky.
  18. 18Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly golden and flaky.
  19. 19Remove from the heat and set aside.
  20. 20Remove from the heat and set aside.
  21. 21Remove from the heat and set aside.
  22. 22In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and glossy.
  23. 23In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and glossy.
  24. 24In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and glossy.
  25. 25Drizzle the sauce over the warm cod, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve right away while everything is tender and fragrant.
  26. 26Drizzle the sauce over the warm cod, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve right away while everything is tender and fragrant.
  27. 27Drizzle the sauce over the warm cod, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve right away while everything is tender and fragrant.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into strips
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into strips
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into strips
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for finishing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for finishing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for finishing)
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 Zest of lime
  • 1 Zest of lime
  • 1 Zest of lime
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for gentle heat)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for gentle heat)
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for gentle heat)

Equipment

large skilletpaper towelssmall bowl

Tips

  • Keep the garlic soft and golden, not browned.
  • Season cod lightly for balanced and gentle flavor.