Tag: SpanishTapas

Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo

A staple of tapas bars in Spain, this quick-cooking shrimp recipe could serve as a weeknight dinner all on its own serve it with a big green salad and some crusty bread. You could also go the route some choose for its Italian cousin, shrimp 

Malaga Salad Recipe (Ensalada Malagueña)

Malaga Salad Recipe (Ensalada Malagueña)

Malaga salad (ensalada malagueña) is a popular, refreshing summer salad that’s made with potato, and we add salt cod, olives, and oranges to make a delicious and colorful salad! Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 25 minutes minutesSoaking Time: 1 day dayServings: 6 servings Ingredients Instructions Notes 

Chorizo al Vino Tinto

Chorizo al Vino Tinto

This simple step-by-step recipe for chorizo al vino tinto is a true crowd pleaser! This delicious Spanish tapa tastes amazing when served with fresh sliced bread.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • ▢ 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
  • ▢ 1 ½ pounds uncooked chorizo cut in ½-inch slices
  • ▢ 1 cup red wine
  • ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
  • ▢ 2 bay leaves
  • ▢ ½ cup chopped parsley for garnish
  • ▢ 1 loaf sliced crusty bread for serving
bowls of ingredients for chorizo al vino tinto.

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and fry for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Add the wine, garlic, and bay leaves and bring to the boil. Swirl to dissolve any sediment from the chorizo, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the wine has reduced to a thick sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve the chorizo and sauce immediately in small bowls with the sliced bread.

Notes

  • Keep any fat that the chorizo renders in the pan; it will add a wonderful flavor to the sauce.
  • This dish is great as a tapa or light main course, especially when served with lots of sliced fresh bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving |
Calories: 602.84kcal |
Carbohydrates: 2.33g |
Protein: 27.65g |
Fat: 46.55g |
Saturated Fat: 16.17g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.75g |
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.13g |
Cholesterol: 106.31mg |
Sodium: 8.58mg |
Potassium: 121.09mg |
Fiber: 0.28g |
Sugar: 0.44g |
Vitamin A: 1243.64IU |
Vitamin C: 10.23mg |
Calcium: 16.99mg |
Iron: 4.1mg |