10 recipes for a fantastic tapas feast
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What do you serve at a tapas party?
10 recipes for a fantastic tapas feast
- Spanish tortilla.
- Fried stuffed olives.
- Patatas bravas.
- Garlic & chilli prawns.
- Party squid & harissa mayo.
- Crunchy chicken pieces with a herby yoghurt dip.
- Crispy squid & prawns.
- Lemony skewered artichokes.
What are traditional Spanish tapas?
Popular throughout Spain, tapas are festive and delicious appetizers and snacks. Traditional tapas include mixed olives, fried baby squid, meatballs and chorizo. Whether you’re craving briny seafood or crispy potatoes, these are our best tapas recipes.
What is a hot tapa?
Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid). In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine.
What are some dishes served as tapas?
Here are nine of the most common tapas recipes.
- 01 of 09. Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelet)
- 02 of 09. Croquetas de Jamón (Ham Croquettes)
- 03 of 09. Calamares a la Romana (Fried Squid Rings)
- 04 of 09. Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
- 05 of 09. Patatas Bravas (Bravas Potatoes)
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How many tapas make a meal?
Portion sizes will vary by restaurant, but typically, ordering 2 to 3 tapas per person gets the job done. So a party of 4 would order 8 to 12 tapas between them. Don’t be afraid to ask your server if you haven’t ordered enough food, and remember, your friends are there to help if you’ve ordered too much.
How do you throw a tapas party?
The key to a successful tapas party is balance – both for the dishes on the table and for your own sanity. Pick a handful of tapas that provide a variety of textures, flavors, and time commitments. Mix cold and warm, meat and vegetable, and prepare-ahead and last-minute. And ask for help!
How many plates do you need for tapas?
As for ordering, we suggest 3 small plates per person as an average. Tapas is meant to be shared, therefore 6 – 8 dishes for your table would be enough. And since food is ordered and sent as it’s ready, you can always add more dishes during your meal.
Which is an example of hot tapas?
Then hot tapas are where, to me, things get interesting. Some typical dishes include: patatas bravas (potatoes with a spicy sauce) blistered Padron peppers, pimientos de Padrón.