50 Spanish Tapas Recipes To Ignite Your Dinner Party (2024)

Add a bit of festive flavor to your dinner party with some starters that add a bit of spice to the mix. These 50 Spanish tapas recipes will ignite your dinner party and the tastebuds of all your guests. Check them out below!

1. Braised Chorizo

Martha Stewartstarts off our tapas list with some classic, braised chorizo. It’s satisfy every palette at the dinner table.

2. Stuffed Fried Sardines

Okay, so sardines may not be everyone’s favorites butFood & Wineknows how to make them delicious. Check out this recipe after the jump.

3. Marinated Olives

Dance of Saucepanswent with another classic, tapas recipe. Some marinated olives will definitely set off the dinner party with the right flavors

4. Tortilla Española

Everyone loves a good tortilla espanola! And over atSavvy Eatsyou’ll learn how to whip this up before dinnertime.

5. Apple & Manchego Crostinis

Red Onlinecombines some apple and manchego cheese for this delicious bite. A little sweet and some savory will go along way with the guests and the family too.

6. Mushroom & Ham Croquettes

Uno de Dosgives us some delicious croquettes to try out. Stuffed with mushroom and ham, they’re quite the satisfying starter.

7. Flank Steak with Goat Cheese on Toast

It’s hard not to get excited about this tapas recipe. Delicate, flank steak atop some toast cheese and crispy toast, visitSteamy Kitchenfor the details and the how-to.

8. Morrish Pork Skewers

Woman and Homewent with skewers! These morrish pork kabobs are a real winner for someone that likes some kick.

9. Churro Bites with Chocolate

Maybe you want something a bit sweeter for your guests to dive into. Churro bites dipped in chocolate can be found over atCooking Classy.

10. Chunky Bean Dip

Martha Stewartgave us some chunky, white bean dip to try out as well. Serve up with chips or grilled tortillas and naan.

11. Ham-Wrapped Seasonal Plums

Take some juicy plums and wrap them in ham!Deliciousshows us how to whip these easy tapas up without any fuss.

12. Caprese Empanadas

These empanadas have been stuffed with all the goodness of a caprese salad. Mozzarella cheese, tomato and pesto on top; everyone will want a bite. (via)

13. Spanish Shrimp

Start the dinner party off with some Spanish shrimp! Snag the recipe over atThe Gourmet Gourmand.

14. Serrano Ham & Manchego Cheese Plate

Food Networkmade up a yummy ham and cheese plate that guests will want to quickly dive into. Serve it up with some wine on the side!

15. Spanish Tomato Bread

Salt & Windmakes an easy tomato bread that utilizes serrano ham and manchego cheese as well. Even the kiddos will like this one.

16. Creamy Spanish Lentils

Serving up a bowl of Spanish lentils could be a great way to warm bellies and start off dinner as well. Grab the recipe over atPinch of Yum.

17. Asparagus with Cheese & Prosciutto

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus seems like another satisfying treat too. Snag the details atI Cook Different.

18. Sautéed Chorizo with Red Wine

Red wine makes any recipe better. But paired with chorizo and you’ve got a bite that will knock everyone’s socks off. Peek atBBC Good Food.

19. Potato & Mozzarella Croquettes

Here’s another recipe for some delicious and indulgent croquets. VisitFood & Wineto learn about these potato and mozzarella concoctions.

20. Stuffed Mushrooms

Martha Stewartmade some stuffed mushrooms that have a bit of a Spanish flair. These are easy tapas to whip up in the kitchen too!

21. Shrimp & Spanish Chorizo Bites

Shrimp and chorizo can make a really delicious combination too! Grab all of the details over atThe Galley Gourmet.

22.Gazpacho Shooters with Cucumber Ribbons

ParTASTEmade some gazpacho shooters topped with cucumber ribbons and we can’t help but think how perfectly these would start a party off! Visit now for the recipe.

23. Pan-Fried Spanish Cauliflower

With a bit of crunch and a lot of spice, these pan-fried cauliflowers can add something extra-special to tonight’s meal.Just a Little bit of Baconshows us how to make them happen.

24. Fried Calamari

The Fork Bitefried up some calamari! Impress your guests with your knowledge of this fun appetizer.

25. Fried Herbed Almonds

Some fried, herbed almonds are an easy way to satisfy palettes before you plate the meal. Check out the directions atMartha Stewart.

26. Open-Faced Crab Empanadas

How do these open-faced crab empanadas look to you? If you find yourself drooling a bit, then you may want to visitFood & Winenow.

27. Smoked Paprika Almonds

Devourwent with some smoked paprika almonds as their choice for a Spanish tapas recipe. Again, easy and satisfying for all kinds of taste buds.

28. Spanish Meatballs

Everyone loves a good meatball! And these Spanish-inspired bites are the perfect way to accent a dinner party or even serve up something different at your next BBQ! (via)

29. Oven-Roasted Patatas Bravas

Food and Journeyswent with a classic Spanish recipe that we all love. These patatas bravas are a great accompaniment to any meal or to use as a starter.

30. Rolls with Serrano Ham & Fig Preserves

Again, we have serrano ham making a splash in a delicious recipe. Check out this yummy, savory and sweet, treat over atSweet Paul Magazine.

31. Spanish Peppers

These pepper boats are delicious to eat but fun to make too! All you have to do is hop on over to theKitchnand get started.

32. Spanish Beans with Tomatoes

Grab a scoop of these beans on your way to lunch or dinner. Perfect as a side dish as well or served with a great, crunchy roll, snag the recipe atVeggie Desserts.

33. Apple Cider-Glazed Chorizo

Eat Well 101went with a chorizo bite as well. But this time it’s been glazed with some apple cider. That savory and sweet combination is one of our favorites!

34. Garlic & Chili Mushrooms

Toss your mushrooms in a bit of garlic and chili. Make your tapas have a kick and a bit with this flavorful recipe! (via)

35. Spanish Puffs

We spot some spinach inside these Spanish puffs! Grab the recipe for these flaky treats over atBon Appetit.

36. Fried Padron Peppers

Honest Cookingfried up some padrone peppers! Have fun biting each and every one of them to find out if they are “hot” or “not!”

37. Flamenco Eggs

Some flamenco eggs could be a great tapas to serve up at brunch time. Just don’t forget the crunchy toast on the side. Recipe is atBBC Food.

38. Deep-Fried Anchovies

Who loves anchovies? Okay, so the list may not be that long butHappy Foods Tubefries them up in a way that makes them quite scrumptious.

39. Sautéed Eggplant with Honey

A Spicy Perspectivegoes with a lighter tapas recipe. Sautéed eggplant with a bit of honey, the kiddos may even like this one.

40. Chickpea Salad

Some lighter, chickpea salad – full of flavor – can be served at lunchtime or as an appetizer. VisitDaily Mailfor the recipe.

41. Shrimp Tapas with Mango Shooters

Here’s a fun tapas recipe to try our hands at. We start off with mango shooters and finish off with some shrimp! Find the recipe atEat Well 101.

42. Chorizo, Red Peppers & Manchego Tarts

A personal favorite on the list, these chorizo, red pepper and manchego tarts are delicious all the way around.Daily Mailhas all the info behind these.

44. Paella

Paella is a dish we instantly think of when it comes to Spanish food. So, it’s only natural that we had a beautiful recipe, like this one fromMommy’s Home Cooking, on our list!

45. Ham & Peach Wraps

BBC Good Foodwrapped some ripe peaches up in ham. And we’re drooling over how wonderful these little bites would be.

46. Spanish Mussels with Chorizo & Tomato-Wine Sauce

If you’re a seafood lover than you love this dish fromThe Comfort of Cooking. Serve it family style or as a treat to indulge in before the salad is plated.

47. Pinchos

The Woks of Lifewent with a classic pinchos recipe. Toasty bread bites topped with flavorful shrimp, it’s a fan favorite!

48. Spanish Chickpea Fritters

Veg Kitchenhas a healthy, chickpea fritter recipe we’re loving. Just don’t forget something to dip them in!

49. Garlicky Shrimp with Olive Oil

Food & Wineutilized shrimp in their tapas recipe as well. Garlicky shrimp will satisfy lots of tummies too.

50. Croquettes with Ham & Manchego Cheese

Martha Stewartleaves us off with another croquette recipe that we’re loving. And this time they’re filled with ham and manchego cheese!