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Sticky Garlic Butter Sweet Chili Cod

Tender cod fillets seared in garlic butter and finished in a sticky sweet chili and lime glaze.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • The Fish:
  • 1 lb (500g) Cod fillets, cut into wide strips (or large chunks)
  • 3 tbsp Butter (divided)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika (for color)
  • ½ tsp Salt & Black Pepper
  • The Sticky Glaze:
  • 4 tbsp Sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy or Thai Kitchen)
  • Juice of 1 Lime (fresh is best!)
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce (adds that savory depth)
  • 1 tsp Honey (optional, for extra stickiness)
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Fish: Pat the cod strips completely dry with paper towels. Crucial Step: Wet fish steams instead of searing! Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Mix the Glaze: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. The Sear: Heat the olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the cod strips. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side undisturbed, until golden brown.
  4. Glaze It: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and pour the Sweet Chili Glaze directly into the pan. Let it bubble and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Spoon the thickening sauce over the fish repeatedly ("basting") until the cod is coated in a sticky, glossy layer.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately over jasmine rice or inside taco shells. Drizzle the remaining pan sauce over everything. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins