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20+ Tapas Recipes For Summer Snacking In Style

By Dora Villarosa
antipasto bites
Erik Bernstein

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!

1

Fried Mashed Potato Balls

fried mashed potato balls
Parker Feierbach

It's not tapas without fried potatoes.

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2

Antipasto Bites

antipasto skewers
Erik bernstein

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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3

Cheesy Beef Empanadas

beef empanadas
Parker Feierbach

Once you've got the hang of them, you can switch up the fillings however you like.

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4

Grilled Asparagus

grilled asparagus
Ethan Calabrese

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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5

Bacon Wrapped Dates

bacon wrapped dates
Emily Hlavac Green

The date's sweetness is the PERFECT counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese.

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6

Crispy Fried Calamari

calamari
Andrew Bui

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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7

Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic

mussels with tomatoes and garlic
Ethan Calabrese

If you like them spicy, kick it up a notch with the addition of crushed red pepper or fresh jalapeño.

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8

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

bacon wrapped shrimp
Parker Feierbach

I bet we had you at shrimp.

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9

Best-Ever Spanish Tortilla

spanish tortilla
Erik Bernstein

The secret ingredient is potato chips!

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10

Pan con Tomate y Manchego

pan con tomate
Con Poulos

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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11

Fig & Ham Tapas Toast

fig ham tapas toast
Mike Garten

Sweet fig jam and salty Serrano ham come together well in this tasty toast recipe.

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12

Classic Bruschetta

bruschetta
Parker Feierbach

No matter how you slice it, you're going to need toasted bread. This classic is always a winner, but if you want to switch it up, there are endless options for crostini.

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13

Garlic Butter Mushrooms

garlic butter mushrooms
Parker Feierbach

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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14

Bell Pepper Oven Fries

bell pepper fries
Charlie Gillette

Guilt free and addicting.

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15

Best Cocktail Meatballs

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Charlie Gillette

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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16

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

lemon garlic shrimp
Ethan Calabrese

As simple and comforting as a seaside breeze.

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17

Oven-Roasted Tomatoes Stuffed with Goat Cheese

oven roasted tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese
Martin Morrell

For these buttery-soft roasted tomatoes, the flavor of the creamy goat cheese filling is boosted with garlic and basil.

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18

Pepper-Glazed Goat Cheese Gratin

pepper glazed goat cheese gratin
© Jonny Valiant

Baked goat cheese is a tapas classic.

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19

Croquetas de Pollo

croquetas de pollo
Pablo de Loy

Croquetas are very versatile, and are always devoured quickly.

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20

Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

cheese stuffed dates with prosciutto
Jonny Valiant

Makes a killer combo with Giada's Italian Fried Olives.

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