IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Rellenos de Bacalao y Causa Limena
Roasted red pepper tubes, salt cod mousse, potato-lime emulsion, crispy capers
551 cal · 41g protein · 35 min
Cuisine & meal · 48 recipes
Spanish-Style Appetizer Recipes
Spanish-inspired appetizer ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Chorizo Empanada Bites with Charred Tomato Dipping Sauce
Flaky pastry pockets, spiced chorizo, crispy shallots, tangy sauce
1486 cal · 33g protein · 30 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Avocado Mousse with Crispy Chorizo Crumble, Pomegranate Pearls & Jalapeño Ash
Silken charred avocado purée piped into crisp tortilla cup, scattered with crispy chorizo, pomegranate, toasted cumin smoke
441 cal · 8g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Purple Potato Mousse with Jamón Crispy & Ají Rojo Soil
Cloud-like tuber purée meets cured pork and spiced mineral dust
461 cal · 13g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Manchego Cones with Roasted Piquillo and Herb Oil
Warm cheese crisps filled with sweet pepper and basil
451 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt Canapés with Romesco & Charred Lemon Aioli
whole pan-fried smelt, Spanish almond sauce, silky garlic emulsion, toasted bread
665 cal · 11g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Charred Corn Cakes with Lime Crema & Crispy Chorizo
Savory, smoky, textured—uniquely Brazilian-inspired
630 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Gambas a la Plancha con Romesco y Aceitunas Negras Crujientes
Charred shrimp with roasted red pepper romesco, crispy black olives, and charred lemon
478 cal · 18g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Malanga & Charred Shrimp Croquetas with Aji Verde-Black Garlic Dip
Crispy tuber, pink shrimp, herbaceous green chili sauce
487 cal · 24g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Saffron Squid with Charred Lemon and Romesco Espuma
A Spanish-inspired squid with unexpected texture and technique
757 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Gamba Roja al Ajillo en Hojaldre: Whole Seared Prawn in Crispy Puff Pastry Nest with Charred Garlic Oil & Romesco Mousse
Translucent prawn wrapped in butter-puff pastry, seated on a silken romesco foam, burnt-garlic emulsion, crispy shallot hair
892 cal · 28g protein · 65 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Piquillo Assado e Burrata com Alho Negro Cremoso e Óleo de Pinha Tostada
Charred piquillo & burrata envelopes with black garlic cream & toasted pine nut oil
496 cal · 13g protein · 20 min
EasyAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Anchovy Crostini with Garlic Aioli
Roasted Spanish peppers, white anchovy, thyme, toasted bread
363 cal · 9g protein · 15 min
EasyAppetizer
Roasted Piquillo Peppers Filled with Manchego, Walnuts & Black Garlic
Tangy sweet peppers with melted cheese and aged garlic depth
634 cal · 19g protein · 18 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Jamón y Béchamel con Salsa de Piquillo
Jamón and béchamel croquetas with roasted pepper coulis
809 cal · 22g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Piquillo Pepper & Burrata Envelopes with Black Garlic Purée & Toasted Pine Nut Oil
A pocket of flame-roasted pepper enfolding creamy burrata—a Spanish tapas reimagined.
587 cal · 15g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Artichoke Fundos with Romesco, Manchego Crisp & Aged Sherry Glaze
Pan-fried baby artichoke hearts with roasted pepper sauce, salty cheese crisp, aged sherry reduction
740 cal · 25g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Espinacas a la Catalana with Crispy Jamón & Pine Nut Beurre Noisette
Sautéed spinach with raisins, pine nuts, cured ham, and browned-butter complexity
560 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croqueta de Caranguejo com Maracujá e Aioli de Alho Preto
Crispy crab & passion-fruit mousse croquettes with black garlic aioli and crispy sage
564 cal · 18g protein · 42 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Wonton-Wrapped Lucuma (Peruvian Fruit) Croquetas with Spiced Crema
Golden crispy, creamy Andean fruit heart, tangy-spiced dip
762 cal · 5g protein · 20 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco, Charred Lemon & Hazelnut Crumb
Delicate whole fish, Spanish pepper sauce, toasted breadcrumb accent
740 cal · 7g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Baked Bacalao Croquetas with Lemon Aioli
Golden, crispy salt-cod fritters—a Portuguese tavern classic, made easy
771 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crema de Avellana con Espinaca Quemada y Huevo de Codorniz
Roasted hazelnut cream with charred spinach, quail egg & crispy ibérico lardons
910 cal · 23g protein · 30 min
EasyAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Molho de Maracujá-Pimenta Malagueta
Crispy shrimp croquettes with passion-fruit and malagueta-pepper dipping sauce
677 cal · 24g protein · 22 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 32 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 45 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Spanish recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Spanish ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Spanish-style rather than Spanish. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 439 and 987 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
