Here’s a Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce recipe that’s crispy, tender, and packed with flavor—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish.
🐟 Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
Ingredients
For the Cod Strips
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips
- Salt & pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1–2 tbsp butter or oil for pan-frying
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional for depth)
- ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Cod Strips
- Pat cod dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lightly dredge strips in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook Cod
- Heat butter (or oil) in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cod strips and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic in the last 30 seconds and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Make Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Serve
- Drizzle sauce over cod strips or serve on the side for dipping.
- Garnish with lime zest and extra parsley.
Tips & Variations
- Crispier: Coat cod in panko breadcrumbs before pan-frying or air-fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or sriracha to the sauce.
- Baked option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Serving ideas: Over rice, in tacos, or alongside roasted veggies.
If you want, I can make a full air-fryer version that’s crispy like takeout but super quick and less messy.
Do you want me to do that?
