Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce – Crispy, Zesty, and Totally Irresistible!Light, flaky cod meets golden garlic butter crispiness in this easy weeknight winner. Drizzle or dip in a sweet chili lime sauce that’s equal parts tangy, spicy, and fresh — it’s seafood comfort food with a bold twist!
Ingredients:For the cod strips:
• 1½ lbs cod fillets, cut into strips
• ½ cup flour
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Chopped parsley for garnish
For the sweet chili lime sauce:
• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ½ tsp sriracha (optional for extra heat)
Directions:1. Prep the cod
Pat cod strips dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each strip lightly in the mixture, shaking off excess.
2. Cook the fish
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Lay in the cod strips and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Drizzle lemon juice over the fish and remove from heat.
3. Make the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, and sriracha. Taste and adjust — more lime for tang, more honey for sweetness, or more chili for spice.
4. Serve it up
Arrange the crispy garlic butter cod strips on a plate, drizzle with the sweet chili lime sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serving ideas:• Serve over jasmine rice or coconut rice to soak up that sauce.
• Add a side of roasted veggies or a fresh cucumber salad.
• Use the strips for fish tacos — trust me, it’s unreal.
Tips:• Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches for the best golden crust.
• Want it crispier? Add a light coating of panko breadcrumbs before frying.
• Keep leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to stay crispy.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 10 mins
Serves: 3–4
