This migas recipe comes from Lobos tapas bar in Borough market and is an ideal addition to a Spanish-inspired sharing menu. The runny fried egg with the pancetta and crispbread is deeply satisfying.
Recipes
Gazpacho
Traditional Spanish gazpacho is easy to make, super healthy, bursting with flavour, and absolutely delicious! Serve as an appetizer in a small bowl with toppings, or from a glass as a drink. Either way, it really hits the spot on a hot day! spanishabores.com
Patatas Bravas
Never missing from the menu at any tapas bar. Try it at home with this patatas bravas recipe! Simply served with herbs and a pinch of salt, patatas bravas or “fierce potatoes” in a spicy tomato sauce are simply irresistible. spanishsabores.com
Garlic Mushrooms -Tapas Style
🇪🇸 En español: Champinones Al Ajillo Give these incredible garlic mushrooms a try. The smoked paprika flavour comes to life as the mushrooms are flash-fried with garlic. Serve with aioli and some crusty bread. Use an authentic Spanish pimentón like La Chinata instead of own brand smoked paprika for the […]
Stuffed Fried Sardines
🇪🇸 En español: Sardinas fritas rellenas Galicia in Spain celebrates the sardine season. The traditional Galician preparation is to simply grill the freshly caught sardines over hot coals. Instead, fill the tender fish with a sweet-salty ham-and-raisin stuffing and fry them to make a crunchy starter. foodandwine.com
Smoked Cod Fritters
Spanish tapas classic made easy. Bite-sized smoked cod and potato fishcakes bound together with egg and flour then quickly fried until crispy. Serve with lemon wedges.
Smoky Albondigas
🇪🇸 En español: Albondigas ahumadas Smoky albondigas aka Spanish meatballs. Make these Spanish meatballs using beef and pork mince and serve in a rich tomato sauce as part of a tapas spread If you like the meatballs, try the chorizo in red wine. olivemagazine.com
Fried Stuffed Olives
🇪🇸 En español: Aceitunas rellenas fritas These Fried Stuffed Olives are a delicious little tapas treat from Jamie Oliver. They take a while to make but are totally worth the effort. jamieoliver.com
Crispy Squid and Prawns with Homemade Chilli Sauce
🇪🇸 En español: Calamares crujientes y gambas This crispy squid and prawns tapas recipe from Jamie Oliver is a great addition to any tapas spread. You can use shop-bought chilli sauce or a dipping sauce, but give the homemade sauce in the recipe a go, it has some real kick! […]
Bread with Tomato and Anchovies
🇪🇸 En español: Pan con tomate y anchovy Pan con Tomate – “bread with tomato” – is a Spanish tapas classic. It’s a super easy combination but it transforms plain old bread into a tasty side or base for an open sandwich. seriouseats.com carolinescooking.com
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