# Cozy Garlic Butter Cod Strips

These garlic butter cod strips offer a light, flavorful, fresh, comforting, and special meal with gentle heat and a bright citrus finish.

- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large skillet
- paper towels
- small bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FPaUUJZNJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/37190b7a-6694-4c6c-b646-4bcedca3a0ff
- Extracted: 2026-03-06

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