Tapas Recipes

Tapas are sophisticated small plates that are perfect for parties. Browse over 110 recipes for traditional Spanish tapas like tortilla espanola, calamari, ceviche, garlic shrimp, stuffed olives, and empanadas.

Spanish Omelette

potato tortillas

Tortilla de Patatas

Chorizo potato bombs, whole and cut open

Chorizo Queso Potato Bombs

close up on crab stuffed mushrooms served on a plate

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

high angle, looking at a glass cup filled with authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Air Fryer Calamari

A plate of Spanish garlic shrimp served with sliced toasted bread

Spanish Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo)

close up on a bowl of patatas bravas with the dipping sauce drizzled over top

Chef John's Patatas Bravas

close up view of a Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla) in a cast iron skillet

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

close up on a baking dish of garlic escargots

Easy Garlic Escargots

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

close up view of Authentic Patatas Bravas with tomato sauce and mayonnaise on a white plate

Authentic Patatas Bravas

Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

close up view of Grilled Marinated Shrimp on skewers on a white platter

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

close up view of Ceviche Peruano with corn, onions, carrots and lettuce on a white plate

Ceviche Peruano

Mahi Mahi Ceviche

Spinach with garbanzo beans in skillet

Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

closeup of a slice of Spanish potato tortilla garnished with chopped parsley

14 Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes Fit for a Fiesta

Deep-Fried Camembert and Cranberry Sauce

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

closeup of membrillo and a slice of manchego on a baguette slice

close up view of Juicy and Spicy Ceviche with squid, ganrished with a lime wedge and tortilla chips in a glass

Juicy and Spicy Ceviche

Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets

Antipasto on a Stick

cod cakes with green beans

Captain Duarte's Salt Cod Cakes

Avocado and Tuna Tapas

scallops wrapped in prosciutto on plate

Scallop and Prosciutto Bites

Chilean-Style Sopaipillas

Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

Chickpeas and Chorizo

Mini Ham And Cheese Rolls

Deep-Fried Sous Vide Egg Yolks

Tortilla Española

Empanadas Fritas de Queso

Crispy Tuna Croquettes

side view of a Peruvian dish of layers of rice, seasoned ground beef, and rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and diced yellow tomato

Arroz Tapado (Rice-On-Top)

Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Rellenos

Portabella Nirvana

Huevos Endiablados

Artichoke Bites I

Roasted Oranges with Thyme

Linguine with Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Corn

Little Broccoli Bites

Gambas Pil Pil (Prawns, Chilean Style)

Sausage-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Poor Man's Ceviche

Gorgonzola Stuffed Mini Potatoes

Crab Swiss Bites

Hoy Lai Pad Nam Prik Pow (Clams with Chili Paste and Basil)

Bacon Stuffed Avocados

Valencian Savory Empanadas

Pipirrana (Spanish Potato Salad)

Prosciutto e Melone on a Stick

Clams and Chourico