Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Cilantro Lime Sauce 🐟
Introduction
Tender cod strips, golden and buttery on the outside, flaky and delicate on the inside—this Garlic Butter Cod is pure seafood comfort. Enhanced with garlic, a touch of paprika, and optional chili flakes, each bite is bursting with flavor. Paired with a zesty, creamy cilantro lime sauce, this dish transforms simple cod into a restaurant-worthy meal that’s perfect for weeknights, casual dinners, or even a light lunch. Quick, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, it’s a seafood recipe that’s both elegant and easy.
Ingredients
For the cod
- 500 g fresh cod fillets, cut into strips (1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons butter (30 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, 1 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
For the cilantro lime sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (120 ml)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (15 ml)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (3 g)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml) + zest of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (8 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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