Spanish Cod Recipe – Spanish Special
Spanish Cod is a comforting one-pan Spanish cod dish featuring tender cod fillets simmered in a rich tomato and olive stew laced with sweet peppers, garlic, and smoky paprika. This hearty, flavorful dish brings Mediterranean coastal flair to your table with minimal effort—perfect for simple yet impressive weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time35 min
Spanish Cod Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chopped green olives
- ¼ cup deli-style marinated Italian vegetable salad, drained and roughly chopped
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- A pinch of paprika
- 6 (4-ounce) cod fillets
How To Make Spanish Cod Recipe :
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until onions are just tender, ensuring garlic doesn’t brown.
Pour in tomato sauce and cherry tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Mix in green olives and marinated vegetables; season with black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
Place cod fillets into the sauce; cook over medium heat until the fillets flake easily with a fork, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve promptly.
Recipe Notes
Soak Salted Cod: If using salted cod, soak in cold water 24–48 hours prior, changing water every 8 hours to remove excess salt.
Simmer Gently: Let the stew gently simmer to meld flavors without overcooking the cod.
Use Smoky Paprika: Smoked paprika adds vibrant color and a warm, smoky depth that complements the seafood.
Add Olives Late: Stir olives in near the end to preserve their texture and briny flavor.
Serve with Crusty Bread: Ideal for sopping up the richly flavored sauce and completing the dish.
