Baked Spanish-Style Cod with Smoked Paprika and Tomato

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Delicate cod fillets baked in a vibrant sauce of smoked paprika, tomatoes, and onions for a flavorful and comforting Spanish-inspired dish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp smoked paprika to the skillet, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, simmer for 8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Transfer tomato sauce to a baking dish and nestle 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) into the sauce. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.

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