Easy Sweet Chili Lime Cod Fillets
A quick and flavorful dish featuring cod fillets glazed with sweet chili and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into strips
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the cod strips very dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the garlic, letting it soften for about 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cod strips in a single layer, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha, whisking until smooth.
- Add the cooked cod back to the skillet and spoon the glaze over it, warming for about 30 seconds to coat.
Notes
Serve warm with chopped parsley for a pop of color. Pair with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg