Tapas Recipes

Tapas Recipes leftquote Tapa literally means "lid" or "cover" in Spanish and is meant to describe the origin of these appetizers. It's believed that these small bites of food were served on plates set on top of the bar patron's glass, in order to keep flies and bugs out. Today, tapas are a trendy and delicious way to serve appetizers or even a full dinner in a variety of small bites. rightquote

Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6 Cook Time: 1-2 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: garlic cloves, minced, of minced parsley, hard cooked egg, finely chopped, raw egg lightly beaten, (6 1/2 ounces) white meat tuna packed in water, drained and flaked

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise Recipe

Serves/Makes: 8 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: baby red or white potatoes, cut in half, small parsley sprigs for garnish, ***For the mayonnaise topping, combine***, garlic clove, crushed, saffron steeped in

Chorizo and Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Oil Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, minced garlic, small bay leaf, red pepper flakes, depending on how hot you want it

Marjorcan Mushroom Tapas Recipe

Serves/Makes: 10 Cook Time: 30-60 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, olive oil, mixed fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced, dry sherry or Madeira

Spanish Tapa Salad Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: fresh mussels, dry white wine, olive oil, garlic, crushed, dried thyme

Tapas Espanolas Recipe

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Serves/Makes: 10 Cook Time: 30-60 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: flour PLUS, flour, chilled unsalted butter, salt, Water

Tapas-Style Squid And Olives Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 Cook Time: 30-60 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: Olive oil, Onion; finely chopped, Chopped garlic, Green Spanish olives; pitted, chopped, Saffron stems

Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin Recipe

Serves/Makes: 2 cups Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: whole blanched almonds, cayenne, paprika, cumin, melted butter