Chilli Lime Cod Loin

Published on 7 November 2025 at 21:18

Our tender, flaky cod loin is coated in a sticky, sweet-and-sour glaze that is bursting with citrus, heat, and a crucial layer of savoury umami. The high-heat cooking method ensures a deeply flavourful crust that locks in the moisture. Your guests will wonder what that secret ingredient is!

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the fish with salt, dust with rice flour, shake off excess.
  • Cook fish in a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the fish until golden on each side then remove to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add sesame oil on medium heat. Cook garlic, chilli and ginger until golden – about 20 seconds.  
  • Add everything else except lime juice. Stir, simmer, then reduce until syrupy – about 2 minutes. Add lime juice last
  • Return fish into sauce, turning to coat in the sauce.
  • Serve over rice, with garnishes of choice