3 easy and delicious gourmet tapas recipes
Can you think of a better weekend plan than going out to eat some gourmet skewers with the people you love? Maybe not, but we are going to propose a similar and much cheaper one: Prepare your own gourmet tapas recipes at home. Your pocket will thank you and, in addition, you can boast of culinary talent in front of everyone.
And we are sure that you do not lack art in the kitchen, although you may need some inspiration.
Well, take paper and pen and aim well, because from Beloleum we bring you 3 easy to prepare gourmet tapas recipes With which you are going to become the best host of any group.
1. Goat cheese toast with anchovy and caramelized onion
Olives, potatoes bravas, pickles, anchovies… How we like Spanish tapas! They are our downfall, so let’s start with a most irresistible aperitif. Ready to enjoy our toasts?
Put on the chef hat and follow the steps to prepare them at home. You will leave each diner speechless!
Keep in mind that, both in this and in the following recipes, we have included the ingredients for 4 people that you will need first:
Mix
- Crispy toast (they can be baguettes or bread of your choice)
- 1 onion (preferably red)
- Sliced goat cheese
- Anchovies in oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sugar
- Salt
Step by Step
Caramelize the onion
- We will start with the most difficult part of this recipe, the caramelized onion. The first thing you have to do is Peel and cut the onion into thin slices.
- In a pan, heat some of our liquid gold over low heat. You will have to fry the onion until golden.
- later, Add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of sugar to caramelize it.
- Occasionally removes and Leave it for a long time on low heat, until it is ready. It might over, so save it for another recipe, like any of our Gourmet sirloin recipes.
Create your toast
- On the other hand, toast the slices of bread and spread a generous layer of onion on them.
- Place a slice of goat cheese on each toast and let it melt over the still hot onion.
- Add an anchovy to each tapa, and you already have your recipe ready to enjoy!
2. Iberian ham croquettes with bechamel with paprika
Do you like croquettes? It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love it… that’s why they’re our second proposal!
A simple dish and, at the same time, a gastronomic pleasure. Plus, they carry ham! What more could we ask for?
Mix
- 100 g of finely chopped Serrano ham
- 60 g of wheat flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 50 g of butter
- Cayenne
- eggs
- Bread crumbs
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step by Step
How to make bechamel
If you have ever made croquettes, you know where to start: Bechamel is the basis of all croquettes, although this one will have a very special touch.
- To prepare the bechamel, Melt a serving of butter over medium heat.
- Add flour And mix well, until you get a homogeneous paste.
- Pour the milk gradually While you keep stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add paprika to taste, and keep cooking until the bechamel thickens.
- Finally, Add the slices of finely chopped ham. Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Do not forget that you have to let the mixture rest until it is ready. Once it cools in the fridge, you can handle it better.
Go for the croquettes!
- With previously wet hands, it forms small croquettes in the form of a ball.
- Pass each croquette first through beaten egg and then through breadcrumbs, covering them well.
- Heat a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. And to fry!
- When they are golden, remove them, and do not forget to place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
For a good presentation of your lid, you can serve each croquette on a slice of bread with a thread of EVOO, to enhance its flavor. You decide if you prefer to eat them cold or hot, and enjoy your choice!
3. Prawn and squid squid with olive oil and garlic vinaigrette
We finished with another exquisite aperitif worthy of author cuisine. Our skewers! easy to prepare and, in addition, they admit many variations. You can try, for example, to make them with octopus. Delicious!
Yes, first write down the instructions well:
Mix
- Prawns (4-5 per person)
- 250 g of squid (rings or tubes, fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- sweet paprika
- Salt to taste
Step by Step
Do the marinade
- The first task is the most cumbersome: You will have to peel the prawns and clean the squid, making sure to remove any cartilage.
- In a large bowl, mix our extra virgin olive oil with the finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika and a pinch of salt.
- Submerge the prawns and squid in the mixtureuntil they are completely covered. And let them marinate in the fridge for about half an hour!
Assemble your skewers
- Thread the prawns and squid on skewers, alternating them so that the presentation of your lids is even more attractive.
- Heat a griddle or grill over medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated skewers on the hot griddle and cook until the prawns are pink and the squid are tender. Give them as many turns as it takes!
To finish, the vinaigrette
While the skewers are cooked, prepare a quick vinaigrette. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with a splash of our EVOO and salt to taste.
And you already have The perfect sauce to wet your skewers, which you can accompany with a glass of white wine. You will love them!
You liked our gourmet tapas recipes, right? Well, remember that, to do them well, you will have to use a High quality olive oil, and there is no better choice than Beloleum!
Let yourself be conquered by our premium product, when you try it you will not change it again for any other!
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