🐟 Garlic Butter Cod Strips with Cilantro Lime Sauce

Mediterranean • Fresh • 20-Minute Meal

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⭐ Ingredients

For the Cod Strips

• 500 g cod fillets, cut into strips

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cumin (Mediterranean depth)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Zest of 1 lime

• Juice of ½ lime

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For the Cilantro Lime Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (or light mayonnaise)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped

• Juice of 1 lime

• ½ tsp honey (balances acidity)

• Salt & pepper to taste

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For Garnish

• Extra cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Drizzle of olive oil

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⭐ Instructions

1. Prep the cod

Pat cod strips dry very well (important for browning).
Season with:

• paprika

• garlic powder

• cumin

• black pepper

• salt

• lime zest

Set aside.

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2. Make the Cilantro Lime Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Greek yogurt

• olive oil

• garlic

• cilantro

• lime juice

• honey

• salt & pepper

Refrigerate so the flavors deepen.

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3. Cook the Cod Strips

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high.

2. Add cod strips (do not overcrowd).

3. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.

4. Lower heat → add 2 tbsp butter + minced garlic.

5. Spoon the garlic butter over the cod as it finishes cooking.

6. Add a squeeze of lime at the end.

Cod should stay tender and flaky.

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⭐ 4. Serve

Plate the cod strips and drizzle generously with cilantro lime sauce.
Finish with:

• extra cilantro

• lime wedges

• a small drizzle of good-quality olive oil

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🍽️ Mediterranean Serving Ideas

• Serve over couscous, lemon rice, or quinoa

• Add to a Mediterranean taco with purple cabbage & yogurt sauce

• Pair with roasted vegetables or Greek salad

• Serve with warm pita or grilled flatbread