The Tapa Bar here in Victoria is a go-to spot for my partner and I. It’s the kind of place to go with a bunch of friends, order an absurd amount of food and treat yourselves like royalty for the night.
The best thing about tapas is that they’re quick to eat, so you get to explore a range of flavours all in one go! Some of my favourites from this weeks issue include Gambas al Ajillo, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, and Chorizo al Vino.
14 Tapas for Quick Dinners
1. Gambas al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
Gambas Al Ajillo by Boqueria Seaport (Link)
Garlicky shrimp sautéed in brandy.
20m • 4 servings
2. Sobrasada w/ greens
Spicy, Spanish chorizo roasted with a lime mustard sauce.
Spanish Chorizo by Bodega Bar (Link)
Oven roasted, lime, whole grain mustard, greens.
30m • 2 servings
3. Mejillones a la Marinera
Mussels in white wine and garlic sauce.
Mejillones A La Manolo by Crasqui Restaurant (Link)
1lb PEI mussels, chistorra, onions, fennel, butter, garlic, white wine
30m • 2 servings
4. Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and aioli.
Patatas Bravas by Boqueria Seaport (Link)
Crispy potatoes served with a spicy tomato sauce.
30m • 4 servings
5. Papas Arrugadas con Mojo
Canary Islands-style wrinkled potatoes with red & green mojo sauces.
Papas Con Queso by Renee's Tucson (Link)
Roasted Potatoes, jalapeño cream sauce, mozzarella, house roasted green chiles, and chives.
50m • 4 servings
6. Bacon-Wrapped Dates (Datiles con Bacon)
Stuffed with blue cheese or almonds.
Bacon Wrapped Dates by Cento (Link)
Sausage, piquillo-pepper sauce.
30m • 4 servings
7. Chorizo al Vino
Spanish chorizo simmered in red wine.
Chorizo Riojano by La Catalana (Link)
Sautéed chorizo with onions and reduced with red wine
30m • 4 servings
8. Pinchos Morunos
Moorish-style spiced pork skewers.
Pincho Skewers by Saffron Columbus (Link)
Pincho Entrecote 200 g. with roasted vegetables
45m • 2 servings
9. Pimientos de Padrón
Blistered green peppers with flaky salt.
Pimientos De Padrón by olea (Link)
Flash-fried shishito peppers, sea salt
15m • 2 servings
10. Gazpacho
Chilled tomato soup garnished with basil.
Gazpacho by BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (Link)
A refreshing chilled Spanish soup made with blended tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and a hint of garlic.
30m • 4 servings
11. Huevos Rotos
Fried eggs over crispy potatoes and Iberian ham.
Huevos Rotos by Coqueta (Link)
Sunny side up egg With Shrimp, crispy potato, garlic chips, pine nuts, chili de arbol and chorizo dressing
40m • 2 servings
12. Piquillos Rellenos de Queso
Roasted piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese.
Stuffed Piquillo Pepper by Bodega Bar (Link)
Tuna, olive, caper, white anchovy
30m • 4 servings
Authors note: This doesn’t call for goat cheese but I think it would go really well
13. Bacalhau Grelhado
Grilled salt cod top with the sautéed vegetables.
Bacalhau Grelhado by Seabra's Marisqueira (Link)
Portuguese codfish grilled with olive oil, garlic, fresh green peppers, and onions.
2h • 4 servings
14. Crema Catalana
Spain’s version of crème brûlée with citrus and cinnamon.
Crema Catalana by TAPAteria (Link)
Vanilla custard/ whipped cream.
30m • 6 servings
Forward to a friend if you found inspiration for dinner!
It only takes 5 seconds. Making this took me 3 hours :)
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