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Tapas Sampler
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound Manchego cheese, cubed
- 1/2 pound Spanish olives
- 1/2 pound patatas bravas (fried potatoes)
- 1/2 pound gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Arrange the cubed Manchego cheese, Spanish olives, patatas bravas, cooked chorizo, and garlic shrimp on a large serving platter.
- Drizzle the prepared olive oil mixture over the cheese, olives, and potatoes.
- Serve the tapas sampler with the toasted baguette slices and enjoy!
The Tapas Sampler has a rich history rooted in Spanish culinary tradition. Originating in the Andalusian region, tapas are small, savory dishes served as appetizers or snacks. The sampler typically includes a variety of tapas such as patatas bravas, Spanish omelette, garlic shrimp, and chorizo. Renowned chefs like José Andrés have popularized tapas in the US, incorporating their own creative twists. Today, the best tapas samplers can be found in authentic Spanish restaurants or tapas bars, where the flavors and textures of each dish are carefully curated to provide a delightful tasting experience. The key to a great tapas sampler lies in the quality of ingredients and the balance of flavors.
50 min
4
350 calories
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