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Create your own Spanish-style tapas feast at home with our recipes, from classic tortilla to croquetas, garlic prawns and chorizo cooked in wine
Looking for the best tapas recipes? Want the best Spanish dishes for a small plates feast? Try our ideas and twists below, then check out our vegetarian tapas recipes and chorizo recipes.
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Tapas recipes
Classic tortilla
A well-made tortilla is central to any tapas menu. This easy recipe with just four ingredients is a classic and will go down a treat among a small-plate spread.
Patatas bravas
Recreate this popular Spanish tapas dish at home with our easy recipe. Crispy baked potatoes are topped with a smoky paprika tomato sauce and fresh parsley.
Smoky albondigas
Make these Spanish-style meatballs using beef and pork mince and serve in a rich tomato sauce as part of your tapas spread. Mop up all that lovely sauce with some bread.
Ham croquetas
Bite-sized balls of deliciousness. Filled with manchego and ham, this simple-to-follow recipe makes them an easy tapas-friendly treat.
Piquillo peppers
Bring Spanish flavour to your entertaining with this easy recipe for a quick piquillo pepper salad. These sweet little chillies can be bought in jars and with a little sherry vinegar and parsley turned into a tapas dish.
Sardinillas con guacamole en tostada (Guacamole on toast with silver sardines)
Top toasted baguette slices with smooth guacamole, silver sardines and plenty of olive oil for a true taste of the Basque Country.
Gildas
All you need are anchovies, guindilla peppers and olives to make this effortless Spanish-style snack.
Tortilla de patatas, cebolla morada y pimiento rojo (Potato omelette with caramelised red onion and red pepper)
A Spanish tortilla is one of the most versatile dishes. This version features potatoes, onions and peppers, but feel free to customise with your favourite fillings. Serving six to eight people, it’s ideal for a summer spread, delicious both hot or cold and pairs perfectly with any side – bread for something hearty or salad for a fresh contrast.
Chorizo al vino
This recipe for chorizo al vino comes from Lobos, a tapas bar in Borough Market. It's really simple but combines classic, bold Spanish flavours and is ideal to serve as part of a tapas spread.
Garlic prawns
Prawns, peppers and silky, garlicky aioli makes for a delicious Spanish-inspired one-pot dinner for two, or a great sharing plate to enjoy as part of a bigger tapas feast.
Padrón peppers and chorizo skewers with honey drizzle
These sticky grilled padrón peppers with chorizo and honey drizzle make the perfect tapas dish or finger food to serve with drinks over the summer months.
Cod fritters
A Spanish tapas classic made easy. Bite-sized smoked cod and potato fishcakes bound together with egg and flour then quickly fried until crispy. Serve with lemon wedges.
Pan con tomate
A really quick and easy recipe for that tapas feast, this is best made with nicely ripe Spanish tomatoes. It makes a good breakfast too – Catalans and Spaniards often enjoy it with a coffee in the morning.
Mussels with saffron
Trade in your usual moules marinière for this pepped-up Spanish recipe with mussels, saffron and spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, it makes a great sharing tapas dish.
Migas
This recipe comes from Lobos tapas bar in Borough market and is an ideal addition to a Spanish-inspired sharing menu. The runny fried egg with the pancetta and crisp bread is deeply satisfying.
Baked tetilla cheese with escalivada
This recipe also comes from Lobos tapas bar in Borough Market. Tetilla is a Spanish cheese available from delis and online. This dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare and is great as part of a sharing spread.
Chorizo, potato and parsley tortilla
Adding chorizo to this classic Spanish tapas recipe gives it extra flavour – we love that kick of paprika – as well as vibrant colour. A meatier version of the traditional tortilla, it earns its place at any Spanish-style feast.
Churros with hot chocolate sauce
Could there be any better way to round off a tapas dinner than with these comforting sweet treats? The rich, indulgent hot chocolate sauce is delicious – try it over over ice cream, too.
Classic sangria
You didn't think that we'd forget to address drinks in our tapas recipe inspiration, did you? Channel sunny holiday vibes with this easy-to-make Spanish tipple.
Burrata, romesco and red chilli
Edinburgh's Noto effortlessly crafts a no-cook festive starter by combining creamy burrata with a Spanish romesco sauce, enhanced with a kick from gochujang.
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Roasted prawns with pil pil butter
This sizzling dish of prawns in a smoky, spicy butter is so simple but really packs a punch.
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Janine RatcliffeFood director
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