Ingredients
- 500 g fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Pat the cod strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cod strips and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve cod hot with the cilantro-lime sauce drizzled on top or on the side. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use haddock, tilapia, or halibut as an alternative to cod.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce to spice it up.
- Swap cilantro with parsley or basil if preferred.
- Bake instead of sear: 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes.
- Store sauce separately and add after reheating fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
