Sheet Pan Spanish-Style Baked Cod with Paprika and Olives

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Flaky cod fillets baked on a sheet pan with smoky paprika, olives, tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a vibrant Spanish-inspired dinner. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, smoked paprika 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: 10 min Cook: 15 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 and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Place 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) on the pan and brush evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp smoked paprika over the fillets.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, toss 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Spread this mixture around and on top of the cod fillets on the sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve immediately with crusty bread or rice.

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