IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic Aioli
Pan-fried scallop fritters with two bold, complex dipping sauces
711 cal · 28g protein · 38 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.
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SophisticatedAppetizer
Cavolfiore Affumicato con Romesco, Ova di Bottarga e Pangrattato Bruciato
Smoked cauliflower steaks with romesco, bottarga roe and burnt breadcrumbs
439 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Chorizo & Charred Poblano Taquitos with Avocado Mousse & Chile Oil
Rolled, fried flour tortillas filled with spiced pork, topped with silky avocado cream and fiery chile oil
1309 cal · 24g protein · 25 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Potato Starch Croquetas with Ají Amarillo Crema, Charred Lime & Pickled Red Onion
Crunchy exterior, creamy center, acidic finish
987 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón, Manchego & Saffron Béchamel with Charred Tomato Mostarda
Golden, creamy Spanish ham-and-cheese croquettes with bright condiment
487 cal · 22g protein · 80 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Ouro Verde e Geleia de Pimenta Biquinho
Golden shrimp croquetas with green goddess aioli & sweet peppercorn jelly
1436 cal · 46g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigalas al Horno con Romesco de Piñones, Ajo Negro y Limón Quemado
Roasted langoustines with pine nut romesco, black garlic, and burnt lemon
572 cal · 6g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Squid Ink & Cornmeal Crisps with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco & Charred Garlic Oil
squid ink-spiced cornmeal rounds, smoky Spanish pepper sauce, crispy sage leaf
700 cal · 11g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ensalada de Espárragos Tostados con Jamón Crudo & Romero Quemado
Charred asparagus, cured ham, crispy rosemary, and brown butter dressing
758 cal · 43g protein · 28 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cigars Crujientes de Jamón, Queso Manchego y Piquillo Asado
Crispy filo cigars with Jamón Ibérico, aged Manchego and roasted piquillo peppers with hot honey
1198 cal · 31g protein · 40 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Saffron Aioli
Breaded ham & béchamel tubes, golden saffron mayo
976 cal · 31g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Romesco Asado y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquetas, charred romesco, saffron aioli
908 cal · 59g protein · 42 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Jamón Cornets with Smoked Eel Mousse & Pickled Shallot
Paper-thin cured ham rolled into crispy cones filled with umami-rich eel cream
207 cal · 13g protein · 37 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Croquetas de Jamón with Spicy Tomato Jam
Spanish ham, creamy filling, crispy exterior—a technique-forward bite.
831 cal · 25g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Caldo Verde Gazpacho com Pão Torrado e Sardinha Crua
Cold kale and potato bisque with charred sourdough crouton and raw sardine carpaccio
1095 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
EasyAppetizer
Crispy California Branzino Cones with Charred Lemon Romesco & Seaweed Oil
Whole seared fish, roasted pepper purée, umami brine
560 cal · 30g protein · 32 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Burrata e Pomodori Affumicati con Olio di Basilico Nero
Shattered burrata over slow-roasted smoked tomatoes with black basil oil & crispy sage
388 cal · 3g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Croquetas de Bacalao Desmenuzado con Salsa de Pimentón y Aioli de Azafrán
Crispy salt cod croquettes with smoked paprika sauce & saffron aioli
548 cal · 28g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Croqueta de Camarão com Molho de Pimenta Doce—Crispy Shrimp Croquettes with Sweet Chili Oil
Creamy shrimp croquettes fried until golden, served with a silky sweet chili drizzle
733 cal · 31g protein · 34 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Yuca Croquetas with Aji Amarillo Crema
Fried yuca root, avocado, scallion, lime, silky pepper sauce
285 cal · 2g protein · 45 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Shallot & Anchovy Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Romesco & Fried Egg
Umami bomb with a molten yolk center
608 cal · 19g protein · 38 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco & Charred Lemon
Whole tiny fish, almond-pepper sauce, citrus intensity
666 cal · 6g protein · 27 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Croquetas de Camarão com Maracujá
Crispy shrimp and palm heart croquettes with passion fruit aioli and chili dust
755 cal · 35g protein · 32 min
EasyAppetizer
Ajo Blanco Shooters con Jamón Crujiente y Uva Asada
Chilled almond-garlic soup in a glass, topped with crispy ham and charred grapes
701 cal · 17g protein · 20 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.
