Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Cilantro Lime Sauce

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