Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

Ingredients

For the cod:
• 500 g cod fillets, cut into strips
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the sweet chili lime sauce:
• 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tsp soy sauce or fish sauce (optional, for depth)
• 1 tsp finely grated garlic or ginger (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season the cod
   Pat cod dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lime juice.
2. Cook the cod
   Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
   Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Add cod strips and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove from heat.
3. Make the sauce
   In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, honey, soy/fish sauce, and garlic or ginger.
4. Finish & serve
   Drizzle sauce over the cod or serve on the side. Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan on top.

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Serving Ideas
• Over steamed jasmine rice
• With crispy fries or wedges
• In tacos with slaw and avocado
• Alongside grilled veggies

Pro Tips
• Don’t overcook cod—it should flake easily.
• Add chili flakes if you like extra heat.
• Finish with fresh cilantro or parsley for freshness.