Here’s a simple and delicious way to make Garlic Butter Cod Bites—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a rich garlic butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for mild smokiness)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cod
- Pat cod pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge cod pieces lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
2. Cook the Cod
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cod bites in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Make Garlic Butter
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic).
- Return cod bites to the skillet and toss gently to coat with garlic butter.
4. Serve
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or in tacos for a quick meal.
- For extra crispiness, you can coat cod bites with panko breadcrumbs before frying.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a subtle kick.
If you want, I can also give you an oven-baked version that’s just as flavorful but lighter and easier to make.
Do you want the baked version too?
