20+ Tapas Recipes For Summer Snacking In Style
Designed as small bites to accompany after-work cocktails, Spanish tapas is a go-to for the sophisticated snacker. Olives, pickles, fried potatoes, spicy seafood, and bacon-wrapped bites are perfect for sharing and will keep you coming back for more. Cover your bases by topping off your tapas menu with a charcuterie board, and a couple crostini. Sangria never hurts! And if you're willing to break with tradition, feel free to sneak in some party appetizers and healthy snacks. Salud!
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
It's not tapas without fried potatoes.
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Antipasto Bites
Fresh tortellini makes this the tapas skewer of our dreams (a little Italian flair never hurt anybody). If you're not a fan of olives, pepperoncini peppers would be a delicious substitute!
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Cheesy Beef Empanadas
Once you've got the hang of them, you can switch up the fillings however you like.
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Grilled Asparagus
The simplicity of grilled asparagus is a welcome complement to the heavier flavors of the fried, cheese, and tomato based tapas dishes.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
The date's sweetness is the PERFECT counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese.
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Crispy Fried Calamari
Homemade calamari comes out extra crispy and crunchy. A squeeze of lemon juice and fresh marinara and you are ready to go!
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Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic
If you like them spicy, kick it up a notch with the addition of crushed red pepper or fresh jalapeño.
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Best-Ever Spanish Tortilla
The secret ingredient is potato chips!
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Pan con Tomate y Manchego
This classic Catalan pan con tomate can be topped with Spanish ham, anchovies, and a variety of cheeses, just be sure to use a great Spanish olive oil for drizzling.
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Fig & Ham Tapas Toast
Sweet fig jam and salty Serrano ham come together well in this tasty toast recipe.
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These are INSANELY addictive! If you can't find crimini mushrooms, look for baby bellas or button mushrooms—they're essentially the same thing!
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Best Cocktail Meatballs
Mini meatballs are always a happy sight at a tapas tasting. For a more traditional take, check out Jose Andres's recipe for Albondigas con Manzanas.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
As simple and comforting as a seaside breeze.
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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes Stuffed with Goat Cheese
For these buttery-soft roasted tomatoes, the flavor of the creamy goat cheese filling is boosted with garlic and basil.
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Pepper-Glazed Goat Cheese Gratin
Baked goat cheese is a tapas classic.
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Croquetas de Pollo
Croquetas are very versatile, and are always devoured quickly.
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Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto
Makes a killer combo with Giada's Italian Fried Olives.
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