20 Delicious Spanish Tapas Recipes

This collection of easy and delicious Spanish tapas recipes makes it easy to enjoy Spanish-style food for entertaining purposes or a dinner that’s a little different than the standard fare.

If you are new to Spanish cooking or making signature Spanish dishes, you are probably asking yourself what tapas are.

Spanish tapas are Spain’s signature snacks and appetizer dishes. You’ll often find them served on small plates making them perfect for parties and gatherings. However, you can mix these little bites with other dishes to make a full meal.

While they vary through the region, tapas can range from a simple bowl of goodies like olives or cheese to dishes like cooked beef or shrimp. With most, you will find a lot of high-quality items in tapas. Ingredients like local cheeses and fresh seafood are some of the most popular.

20 Tapas Recipes

1. Gambas al Ajillo

Also known as Spanish garlic shrimp, this dish is bursting with plump shrimp that’s been sizzled in an insanely delicious sauce for extra flavor.

2. Shrimp Ceviche

Refreshing and flavorful, you can serve this shrimp dish as a chip dip or over tostada shells or rice for a main dish everyone will love. This is the standard fare you’re likely to find on any tapas menu.

3. Seafood Paella

An impressive Spanish dish that’s made in just one pot, this delicious dish features a variety of different meats.

4. Potato Croquettes

Loaded with bacon and stuffed with two different kinds of cheese, these potato croquettes are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

5. Spanish Empanadas

These empanadas are made with tuna and are often called empanadillas de bonito! They will be the hit of the party or dinner.

6. Patatas Bravas

Easy to make and delicious, one of the most authentic Spanish tapas recipes is all about spicy potatoes and restaurant-quality flavors. Like a warm potato salad but ten times better!

7. Spanish Garlic Mushrooms

Served as party food, these quick and easy-to-make Spanish garlic mushrooms are a delicious dish that guests will love. This is a great dish to serve over top of a traditional Spanish tortilla!

8. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Impress friends and guests with these crab-stuffed mushrooms! Large mushrooms are hollowed out and filled with a rich and creamy crabmeat mixture.

9. Spanish Style Tomato and Butter Bean Dip

Pair this delicious butter bean dip with a bag of pita chips or bread and you have a delicious Spanish-style appetizer guests will love.

10. Baked Feta Cheese

An easy-baked appetizer that’s full of feta cheese, olives, and fresh herbs. Serve this appetizer with toasted bread and you have the perfect dish.

11. Spanish Olive Appetizer

Take your dinner to the next level with these olive tapas. Guests will love the flavors and you will love how easy these skewers are to make!

12. Padron Peppers Spanish Tapa

Easy to make and flavorful, these authentic Padron peppers are a classic Spanish tapa that everyone will enjoy. Serve with a touch of goat cheese for a cooling component.

13. Spanish Tapas Board

Think of this like a Spanish charcuterie or cheese board that you can enjoy with friends and family as a snack or party appetizer.

14. Spanish Meatballs

A copycat of those delicious meatballs that you will find in Spain, these restaurant-quality Spanish meatballs use everyday ingredients so you can make them at home.

15. Spanish Clams with Chorizo

Spanish clams are simmered with cannellini beans, chorizo sausage, and other spices to give you a flavorful Spanish tapas dish that’s perfect for the weekday.

16. Pan con Tomate

Made with fresh juicy tomatoes, toasted bread, olive oil, garlic, and salt, this pan con tomate is inspired by the Cataluña region of Spain and beats a standard tomato sauce anyday!

17. Chorizo al vino Tinto

Chorizo al vino Tinto is a simple Spanish tapas dish that includes slices of chorizo cooked in red wine giving them a wonderful extra boost of flavor.

18. Catalan Tomato Bread with Spanish Anchovies

A no-fuss tapas appetizer that’s full of flavor and is sure to impress, this Catalan Tomato Bread with Spanish Anchovies is the way to go.

19. Chorizo Manchego and Olive Skewers

Delicious, easy to make, and perfect for the appetizer section, these olive skewers are full of flavor.

20. Tortilla Española

An easy Spanish tapas-style appetizer recipe with potatoes, Manchego cheese, and chorizo. Perfect for entertaining or as a snack.

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20 Tapas Recipes

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This collection of easy and delicious Spanish tapas recipes makes it easy to enjoy Spanish-style food for entertaining purposes or a dinner that's a little different than the standard fare.

Course Appetizer, Snack, tapas

Cuisine Spanish

Recipes

• Shrimp Ceviche
• Seafood Paella
• Potato Croquettes
• Spanish Empanadas
• Patatas Bravas
• Spanish Garlic Mushrooms
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• Spanish Style Tomato and Butter Bean Dip
• Baked Feta Cheese with Olives and Lemon
• Spanish Olive Appetizer
• Padron Peppers Spanish Tapa
• Spanish Tapas Board
• Spanish Meatballs
• Spanish Claims with Chorizo
• Pan con Tomate
• Chorizo al vino Tinto
• Catalan Tomato Bread with Spanish Anchovies
• Chorizo Manchego and Olive Skewers
• Tortilla Española

Instructions

• Choose a recipe to try.
• Gather the ingredients needed.
• Cook and enjoy!