Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 lb Fresh cod fillets, cut into thick strips 🐟
  • 3 tbsp Butter, unsalted 🧈
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce (low-sugar for keto!) 🌶️
  • 1 Fresh lime, juiced 🍋
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (for a little kick!) 🌶️
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
  • Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped for garnish 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep the Cod: Pat the cod strips completely dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides. 🐟🧂
  2. The Golden Sear: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once bubbling, add the cod strips. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until they have a beautiful golden crust as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🔥
  3. The Garlic Butter Bath: Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan. Spoon the melting garlic butter over the fish as it finishes cooking. 🧈🧄🥄
  4. Glaze It Up: Pour the sweet chili sauce and lime juice directly into the pan. Toss in the red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for 1-2 minutes until it beautifully coats the fish as seen in the close-up! 🍋🌶️🌊
  5. Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with plenty of fresh chives. Serve immediately with the extra sauce from the pan drizzled right over the top! 🍽️😋🧤✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Flaky” Secret: Don’t crowd the pan! Searing the fish in batches ensures the edges get crispy and caramelized rather than steaming. 🐟🛡️💎
  • The “Sauce” Hack: If you want a stickier glaze, let the sweet chili and lime juice simmer for an extra minute before adding the fish back in to toss. 🍯🎯✨

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