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Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Delicious garlic butter cod bites served with a creamy lemon herb dip, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper together.
  3. Toss the cod pieces in the garlic butter mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Place the cod into the preheated skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In another bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, chopped chives, and salt and pepper to taste to create the creamy dip.
  6. Serve the cod bites immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, alongside the creamy lemon herb dip for dipping.

Notes

Best served warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.