garlic butter bites
🧄🧈🐟 Garlic Butter Cod Bites with Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
Golden, flaky cod bites tossed in rich garlic butter and served with a zesty, creamy lemon herb dip. Simple, elegant, and packed with flavor 😋✨
📝 Ingredients
Cod Bites
1 lb cod fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Creamy Lemon Herb Dip
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Season cod
Pat cod dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2️⃣ Cook cod
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear cod bites 2–3 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove from pan.
3️⃣ Garlic butter
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Return cod to pan and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.
4️⃣ Make dip
Mix all dip ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill 10 minutes for best flavor.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve cod bites hot with lemon herb dip on the side 😍🍋
🔥 Pro Tips
Use air fryer for extra crisp (400°F for 8–10 min)
Swap cod for haddock or pollock
Add chili flakes for heat
Perfect for tacos or salads