Sweet Chili Garlic Butter Cod Bites
Tender, golden-seared cod bites coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh red chili, lemon juice, parsley, and optional sweet chili sauce. An easy and flavorful seafood dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs cod fillets, cut into large bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat cod dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear cod for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter and garlic.
5. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add red chili, lemon juice, and optional sweet chili sauce.
7. Gently coat cod with the garlic butter sauce.
8. Cook until cod reaches 145°F internally.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat cod dry before cooking for better browning.
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Adjust chili and red pepper flakes to taste.
Sweet chili sauce is optional.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or noodles.
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