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    22 Easy Spanish Appetizer Recipes

    Published: Jan 9, 2022 · Modified: Oct 18, 2023 by Sarah Mock As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Here are some easy Spanish appetizer recipes for your next tapas party. Pair these easy Spanish tapas recipes with a bottle of Spanish red wine and a loaf of fresh, crusty bread and you will make a meal out of these simple recipes.

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    It probably was in college when I learned what a Tapa was. Small plates of intensely flavored, mostly savory sometimes sweet, appetizers or snacks. My kind of food! Tapas are native to Spain and can be served warm or cold, depending on the recipe.

    If you are a fan of charcuterie and cheese boards Spanish tapas are for you! Make a few of the recipes and make a meal out of them. Assign a recipe to different friends and have them bring them to a potluck style tapas party.

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    • More appetizers to try:
    • Appetizer Recipes From Spain:
    • 1. Warm Olives
    • 2. Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas
    • 3. Patatas Bravas
    • 4. Pan con Tomate
    • 5. Salmorejo, Two Ways
    • 6. Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)
    • 7. Ceviche Shrimp Cocktail
    • 8. Manchego Cheese - Fried
    • 9. Gazpacho-- Cold Spanish Soup
    • 10. Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas Tapas)
    • 11. Authentic Spanish Tortilla
    • 12. Chorizo Sweet Potato Tortilla Bites
    • 13. Spanish Jamón Croquetas
    • 14. Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables)
    • 15. Catalan Style Spinach
    • 16. Albondigas - Spanish Meatballs
    • 17. Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)
    • 18. Ajillo Mushrooms (Spanish garlic mushrooms)
    • 19. Asparagus with Smoked Alioli
    • 20. Spanish Style Silverbeet with Chickpeas
    • 21. Gazpacho - Vegan
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    More appetizers to try:

    • Fried goat cheese - an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger. This recipe can be made into fried goat cheese disks or fried goat cheese balls. 
    • Cream cheese sausage balls - delicious appetizer, perfect for holiday parties or game day snacking.
    • Brazilian cheese bread recipe - use tapioca flour or tapioca starch and freshly grated parmesan cheese. They are best when they are served warm, fresh out of the oven.
    • Crab corn fritters recipe - With the help of a box of jiffy corn muffin mix this delicious corn fritter recipe is ready for summer parties, backyard barbecues or even game day!
    • Fried pickle spears - one of my favorite Disney Snacks and with this easy copycat recipe, you can now make Disneyland fried pickles any time you want!
    • Buffalo chicken dip egg rolls - the combination of all the buffalo chicken dip ingredients, wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and fried to a crisp.

    Appetizer Recipes From Spain:

    This collection of Spanish appetizer recipes is perfece for those who want to impress their guests with delicious and easy-to-make appetizers. You'll find a variety of recipes, from classic favorites like tortilla española and patatas bravas to more unique options like chorizo-stuffed dates and garlic shrimp.

    Each recipe comes with clear instructions and helpful tips, making it easy to follow along even if you're new to cooking. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for some new appetizer ideas, this collection has got you covered!

    1. Warm Olives

    warm olive appetizer in a white bowl with orange peel and rosemary
    This is a super simple recipe that can be made with a few ingredients you probably already have in your pantry such as jarred olives, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, and aromatics. 
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    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    3 cups
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    2. Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas

    This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Spanish tapas, Patatas Bravas. Crispy oven-roasted potatoes topped with smokey tomato aioli!
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    3. Patatas Bravas

    This is a simple patatas bravas recipe with salsa brava sauce. It’s one of the most popular snacks in Spain and worth giving a go. Step-by-step photos are included!
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    4. Pan con Tomate

    Pan con tomate or bread with tomato is a classic Spanish appetizer of ripe tomatoes and toasted bread with olive oil, garlic, and sea salt!
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    5. Salmorejo, Two Ways

    Salmorejo is a Spanish dish similar to gazpacho but, a lot thicker, more of a dip like consistency. A cold, salty, garlicky tomato soup with delicious toppings that is best eaten with crusty bread. Sound good?
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    6. Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    How does a sizzling platter of garlicky shrimp goodness sound? Grab some bread for sopping and cook this Spanish tapas, Gambas al Ajillo!
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    7. Ceviche Shrimp Cocktail

    This spicy ceviche shrimp cocktail is a delicious appetizer or dip! Low-carb and keto friendly.
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    8. Manchego Cheese - Fried

    This is an easy recipe for fried manchego cheese tapas. It’s a simple Spanish appetizer that can be prepped ahead of time and fried right before serving!
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    9. Gazpacho-- Cold Spanish Soup

    What is gazpacho? My favorite thing to eat during the summer is Gazpacho, a cold Spanish soup from the South of Spain. For me, eating spoonfuls of
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    10. Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas Tapas)

    Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas Tapas)
    Spanish Meatballs (or, Spanish Albondigas) cooked in a delicious smoky tomato sauce, make a perfect tapas dish!
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    11. Authentic Spanish Tortilla

    A Spanish tortilla is a fusion of an omelet and a frittata. It is made of layers and layers of crispy potatoes and onions held together with eggs and cooked with tons of olive oil.
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    12. Chorizo Sweet Potato Tortilla Bites

    Chorizo Sweet Potato Spanish Tortilla Tapas are a sweet, smoky, spicy twist on the classic Spanish tapas recipe, tortilla Espanola.
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    13. Spanish Jamón Croquetas

    Spanish Jamón Croquetas are creamy, decadent ham-infused crunch balls.
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    14. Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables)

    Simple, easy to prep, and easy to cook, escalivada is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Let’s get cracking on a recipe for escalivada so you can see just how delicious it is for yourself.
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    15. Catalan Style Spinach

    A simple Spanish spinach tapas dish from Spain’s Catalan region. Serve it as tapas or a vegetable side dish with crusty bread.
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    16. Albondigas - Spanish Meatballs

    Albondigas, or Spanish Meatballs, served in a rich tomato sauce are perfect for sharing as part of a tapas spread alongside beer or wine.
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    17. Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)

    You just need five ingredients for this easy Spanish potato omelette! It’s the perfect budget-friendly dinner with a side salad and bread.
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    18. Ajillo Mushrooms (Spanish garlic mushrooms)

    Ajillo Mushrooms are an easy mushroom tapas recipe. Rich with garlic and parsley, they are ready in under 10 minutes.
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    19. Asparagus with Smoked Alioli

    My Spanish dish Asparagus with Smoked Alioli is a marriage made in smoky, creamy heaven. The colour and flavour of Spain on a plate!
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    20. Spanish Style Silverbeet with Chickpeas

    Taking inspiration from a traditional Spanish tapas dish, silverbeet leaves and stalks are panfried, and mixed with chickpeas, garlic breadcrumbs and fresh tomatoes.
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    21. Gazpacho - Vegan

    In the summer heat, there are few meals more refreshing than the incredibly tasty chilled soup known as gazpacho, and I have just the recipe for you.
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    Here are some easy Spanish appetizer recipes for your next tapas party. Pair these easy Spanish tapas recipes with a bottle of Spanish red wine and a loaf of fresh, crusty bread and you will make a meal out of these simple recipes.
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    • Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas
    • Patatas Bravas
    • Pan con Tomate
    • Salmorejo
    • Gambas al Ajillo
    • Ceviche Shrimp Cocktail
    • Manchego Cheese - Fried
    • Gazpacho
    • Albondigas Tapas
    • Authentic Spanish Tortilla
    • Chorizo Sweet Potato Tortilla Bites
    • Spanish Jamón Croquetas
    • Escalivada
    • Catalan Style Spinach
    • Albondigas
    • Tortilla Española
    • Ajillo Mushrooms

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