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Sticky Garlic Butter Sweet Chili Cod

Sticky Garlic Butter Sweet Chili Cod Ready in 20 Minutes

Quick, flavorful, and customizable Sticky Garlic Butter Sweet Chili Cod perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Feel free to substitute with haddock, pollock, or halibut.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use a dairy-free alternative for vegan version.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced; can substitute with shallots.
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce Mix honey with mild chili garlic sauce for a homemade version.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Tamari or coconut aminos work for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Lime juice can also be used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Can substitute with cayenne for more spice.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Can substitute with cilantro or chives.

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Basting brush

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Place your nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt completely and become bubbly and fragrant.
  3. Gently place the cod fillets into the heated skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Brush the prepared glaze generously over the fillets as you turn them, allowing it to bubble and caramelize slightly.
  5. Transfer the cod to a serving plate, spoon any additional sauce over the fish, and garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with fresh cucumber salad or fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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