Spanish Recipes

Host your own tapas party with this tasty selection of Spanish recipes. Explore classics such as paella, albóndigas (Spanish meatballs), patatas bravas (fried potatoes), pan con tomate (bread with tomato), croquetas (serrano ham croquettes), and more regional delights.

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Easy Paella

Rating: 3.16 stars
15
You don't need a special paella pan to make this easy take on the classic Spanish dish. Use a wide, shallow saute pan with a lid. Chicken sausage and shrimp star in this one-pan dinner.

Arroz Con Pollo

Rating: 3.69 stars
9
The bold flavors of saffron, bay leaves, and garlic infuse Valencia rice, a Spanish variety perfect for slow-cooked dishes and the traditional base for paella. Here, the grains are cooked up with golden-brown chicken thighs and garnished with pimiento-stuffed olives. Saffron gives the rice its warm yellow hue.

Classic Sangria

Rating: 3.19 stars
2
Give this popular Spanish drink time to sit—the longer the fruits and wine get to know each other the better.

Summer Sangria

Rating: 3.51 stars
1
This wine punch is just right for summer parties. It's such a crowd pleaser, you may want to make 2 batches at a time.

Braised Chicken with Potatoes, Olives, and Lemon

Rating: 3.99 stars
14
Chicken thighs, one of the moister cuts, cook with the potatoes in stock on the stove and then finish in the oven in this casy dinner recipe. The cooking liquid, along with garlic, olives, and lemon, turns into a pan sauce.

Arroz Con Pollo

Rating: 3.61 stars
13
This one-pot recipe for Arroz Con Pollo, which is great for a crowd, comes from Martha's book One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More. It's made with bone-in fatty chicken thighs, pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped tomatoes, saffron threads, and bay leaves.

Quick Skillet Paella with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Rating: 3.5 stars
4
This delicious one-pan dinner simplifies classic paella: It has fewer ingredients but keeps the essence of Spain.

Spicy Mussels and Chorizo

Rating: 3.72 stars
3
Sweet, plump mussels are steamed in a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, red chile flakes, and wine; chorizo, a Spanish sausage, adds extra heat.

Spanish Frittata

Perfect for feeding a large crowd, this dish can be left out so everyone can help themselves. It is equally delicious served warm or at room temperature.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Flan

Rating: 3.26 stars
16
Impress your friends and family by making this fabulous flan recipe for dessert courtesy of "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."

Slow-Cooker Spanish Meatballs

Rating: 3.19 stars
3
Take a family favorite to new heights: Hot smoked paprika gives meatballs deep flavor and low, slow cooking ensures they're extra tender.

Easy Chicken and Shrimp Paella

Spanish chorizo, available in many supermarkets, spices up this robust one-pan dinner that's made with chicken thighs and drumsticks as well as shrimp. Arborio rice soaks up the dish's savory flavors as it cooks.
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Inspiration and Ideas

Chicken with Sofrito

Chicken with Sofrito
Chicken is taken to the next level with the addition of sofrito, a flavorful Spanish sauce.
Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Chicken and Chorizo Paella
An impressive but easy Spanish-inspired supper that's just right for a dinner party. This one-pan main dish is flavored with Spanish smoked paprika, saffron, and dried chorizo.
Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese

Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese
Rating: Unrated
2
Raspberry-Mango Sangria

Raspberry-Mango Sangria
Spanish Tortilla with Bell Pepper

Spanish Tortilla with Bell Pepper
Rating: Unrated
24
Churros

Churros
Rating: Unrated
5

Drunken Mussels with Chorizo and White Beans

This Spanish-inspired take on steamed mussels will transport you to distant ports. Start by crisping up chorizo—just a bit provides a nice smoky punch—then toss in some shallot, garlic, and white wine. Add cherry tomatoes for sweetness and white beans for texture, add the mollusks, and cover. Dinner in less than 30 minutes—and next to no cleanup.

All Spanish Recipes

White Sangria

Rating: 3.32 stars
2
If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail, try white sangria. This fruity summer punch can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. It's just the thing for a barbecue.

Sofrito

Rating: 3.56 stars
3
A stash of this flavorful Spanish sauce means you're always one step ahead. The only thing easier than making it is finding ways to use it. Try it in Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito or Chicken with Sofrito. For perfect portions, freeze sofrito in ice cube trays, then transfer to a zip-top bag to store.

Zucchini and Tomato Frittata

Rating: 3.36 stars
7
Serve this hearty egg dish at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Caldo de Pescado (Spanish Fish Soup)

Thanks to ingredients like ground cumin, a generous pinch of saffron and dry white wine, this fish stew is pleasingly aromatic.

Spicy Romesco Dipping Sauce

A tomato-based sauce that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, Romesco has a rich, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor thanks to the addition of bell peppers and almonds. The sweetness is balanced out with a dash of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and garlic. It goes particularly well with dishes like roasted vegetables, and these grilled chicken tenders. 
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Tortilla Pie with Chicken

Rating: 3.24 stars
12
Make this one-pot dish with leftover dark meat from our Simple Chicken Noodle Soup.

Summer Fruit Sangria

Rating: 3.2 stars
5
A pitcher of sangria made with white wine, fruit, and liqueur will get the party started.

Baked Cod with Olives

Rating: 3.27 stars
1
The olive topping on our cod was inspired by tapenade; it includes olives, anchovies, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice. Use a ceramic or glass baking dish; an aluminum dish could react with the acidic lemon juice and discolor the fish.

Easy White Sangria

Rating: 3.24 stars
3
Ripe peaches and honeydew are the stars of this cool summer punch. It can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator; just leave out the seltzer until you're ready to serve.

Baked Tortilla Espanola

Rating: 3.02 stars
9
This baked version of tortilla espanola is like a potato-and-onion fritatta. Often sliced and served as an appetizer, it maintains its Spanish accent with a pinch of saffron.

White Sangria with Tequila

Go green with this refreshing take on the classic big-batch drink -- everyone will love the combination of honeydew, cucumber, lime, and fresh mint. Even better? You can make the base the night before and stir in the wine just before serving.

Simple Stuffed Mushrooms

For this easy appetizer, mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of finely chopped bread, goat cheese, scallions, and pepper. Once the mushrooms are filled, they are baked until warm, then broiled to brown the grated cheese on top.

Spanish-Style Meatloaf

Rating: 3.92 stars
6
Whip up this deeply flavored main dish that's filled with grated Manchego cheese, diced green pepper, and smoked paprika. Made with ground turkey, it's a lean, flavorful meatloaf recipe.

Romesco Sauce

Rating: 3.44 stars
1
This slightly sweet, mildly spicy Romesco sauce hails from Tarragona, a coastal city in Spain, where it is most often served with fish.

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese

Rating: 3.08 stars
3
Sweeter and smokier than regular roasted red bell peppers, piquillos form an ideal shell for tangy, creamy goat cheese speckled with scallions and mint—the perfect appetizer

Homemade Romesco Sauce

The flavor of romesco improves with time; you can store it in the refrigerator for up to three days before serving, at room temperature.

Spanish Tortilla

Recipe adapted from Aran Goyoaga and her blog, Cannelle et Vanille.

Spanish Gazpacho

Tomatoes and bell pepper meld magically in gazpacho, which gets body from bread and zing from orange juice. For more Spanish flair, garnish this soup with tapas-style toppings, such as chopped hard-cooked egg and sardines, tuna, or sliced cured ham like jamón Ibérico.

Tomato, Feta, and Red Pepper Cazuela

In this easy tapas-inspired appetizer, creamy feta cheese is topped with a mix of red peppers, lemon zest, olives, and the juiciest tomatoes you can find. Let everything meld together, then warm it up in the oven and serve with toasted pita, naan, or lavash to sop it all up. 
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Steamed Clams in Garlic Saffron Broth

Littleneck clams are simmered in a broth of garlic, shallots, saffron, and white wine. The clams are served in the broth, which is also a dipping sauce for crusty bread.

Stone Fruit Sangria

Rating: 3.22 stars
2
Stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries come together to infuse this refreshing sangria with a summery sweetness.

Seafood Paella

Mussels, cockles, shrimp, and squid are combined in this crowd-pleasing paella. Paella is also the name of the two-handled pan used to make this dinner entree.

Tortilla Espanola

Martha has made many variations of Spanish tortillas, which are similar to a frittata or potato omelet. This simple, five-ingredient version takes a cue from a memorable tortilla that she had on a trip to Spain. It's good served warm, or made ahead and eaten later at room temperature. Cut into small squares to serve as tapas, or slice into larger wedges and serve with a salad for lunch.

Smoky Herbed Shrimp

This sauteed shrimp dish is an easy appetizer to make for any meal, but the smoky paprika and sharp sherry vinegar lend a Spanish-inspired flair that makes it a perfect one-pan recipe for a tapas party.
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