Tapas Recipes

tapas recipes

The 25 BEST Spanish Tapas

tapas recipes

This great collection of Spanish Tapas Recipes feature an array of great small plates for you to enjoy. We love this espinacas con garbanzos:

Ingredients:

  • 2 15.5 oz can garbanzos (chick peas)
  • 5 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instruction:

  1. Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces and fry in skillet over medium high heat. When brown and crisp, remove from skillet and set aside. While bacon is cooking, slice onions and garlic.
  2. Add onions and sauté in bacon fat. Cook until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika and cumin powder. Sauté one minute.
  4. Mix in tomato sauce and then garbanzos. Sauté for a minute, then add in raisins.
  5. Stir in spinach and cook a few minutes until wilted. If your skillet cannot accommodate all raw spinach at once, you can add it in batches.
  6. Stir in bacon, serve in a dish, drizzle with a generous portion of olive oil and garnish with slivered almonds.

40 Easy Tapas Recipes For The Best Tapas Party In 2023

tapas recipes

Let the feasting commence.

Prep: 10min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: calories 250-500

Ingredients:

  • Potatoes
  • olive oil
  • paprika
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • mayonnaise
  • lemon juice

25 BEST Tapas Recipe Collection

tapas recipes

Put down the wings and step away from the sliders because these tasty tapas recipes are here to impress. They don’t just look good; they taste terrific too.

Ingredients:

  • Patatas Bravas
  • Ceviche
  • Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Potato Croquettes
  • Chorizo, Manchego, and Olive Skewers
  • Garlic Shrimp
  • Spanish Tapas Board
  • Spanish Tomato Butter Bean Dip
  • Spanish Empanadas
  • Pan Con Tomate
  • Easy Crab Cakes
  • Spanish Ham Croquettes
  • Calamari
  • Mojo Picante
  • Chorizo al Vino
  • Churros
  • Chicken Pintxo
  • Bacon-Wrapped Dates
  • Spanish Meatballs
  • Pulpo alla Gallega
  • Spanish Potato Salad
  • Spanish Pork Skewers
  • Padron Peppers
  • Fried Baby Artichokes
  • Olive Tapenade

Instruction:

  1. Select your favorite recipe.
  2. Organize all the required ingredients.
  3. Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Tapas: The 16 Best Tapas Dishes from Spain

FAQ

What are the 3 types of tapas?

What are the three types of tapas?
  • Cocas de picar, or “things to nibble” are small finger foods like olives and nuts. …
  • Pinchos are dishes that require a utensil like a toothpick for a meatball or are served on a skewer. …
  • Cazuelas are “little dishes” or small portions of dishes that are served in a sauce.

What is a typical tapas meal?

Popular throughout Spain, tapas are festive and delicious appetizers and snacks. Traditional tapas include mixed olives, fried baby squid, meatballs, and chorizo. Whether you’re craving briny seafood or crispy potatoes, these are our best tapas recipes.

What do you serve at a tapas party?

10 recipes for a fantastic tapas feast
  • Spanish tortilla.
  • Fried stuffed olives.
  • Patatas bravas.
  • Garlic & chilli prawns.
  • Party squid & harissa mayo.
  • Crunchy chicken pieces with a herby yoghurt dip.
  • Crispy squid & prawns.
  • Lemony skewered artichokes.

What are some traditional tapas?

The 10 most popular Spanish tapas you need to try
  • Jamon Serrano. …
  • Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelette) …
  • Boquerones en Vinagre. …
  • Albondigas en Salsa. …
  • Patatas Bravas. …
  • Croquetas (Croquettes) …
  • Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Chickpeas) …
  • Calamares fritos (Fried Squid Rings)
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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