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Tapas y Aperitivos

A delightful assortment of Spanish tapas and appetizers, perfect for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Patatas Bravas
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup olive oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup aioli for serving
Gambas al Ajillo
  • 500 grams shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish
Chorizo al Vino
  • 200 grams chorizo sliced
  • 1 cup red wine for cooking
Spanish Tortilla
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 onion sliced optional
  • 1/2 cup olive oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Method
 

Patatas Bravas
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and fry until golden and crispy.
  2. In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss the fried potatoes in the spice mix.
  3. Serve with aioli on the side.
Gambas al Ajillo
  1. In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Chorizo al Vino
  1. In a pan, combine sliced chorizo, red wine, and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat until the wine reduces and chorizo is heated through.
  2. Serve warm.
Spanish Tortilla
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add sliced potatoes (and onion if using) and cook until soft.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and season with salt. Pour over the potatoes and cook until the edges set.
  3. Flip the tortilla to cook the other side until fully set. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tapas are perfect for a gathering or a casual dinner. Pair with a nice Spanish wine for an authentic experience.

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