Cook These 17 Spanish Dishes and Brace Yourself for Compliments

Spice up your next dinner party with Spanish food! It's not just delicious, it's really amazing! Imagine treating your loved ones to yummy dishes bursting with flavor. That's what Spanish cooking is all about.

In this post, we'll share 17 easy Spanish recipes you can try at home. From savory rice dishes like paella to fresh and healthy salads, there's something for everyone.

So get ready to cook up a storm and watch the compliments roll in! Your friends and family will be asking for seconds (and maybe even thirds) of these delicious Spanish dishes.

Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo

Traditional Spanish paella is a must-have when visiting Spain. This is a flavorful seafood paella with mussels, shrimp and chorizo. This is an easy seafood paella recipe that even a novice can make with success. Get the recipe.

One-Pan Spanish chicken and rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

This one-pan Spanish chicken and rice (Arroz Con Pollo) recipe is a hearty, comforting dish that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner, it's a simple, delicious one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Get the recipe.

Gazpacho Recipe

In a hot weather there's nothing better than a bowl of cold fresh soup. This Spain Gazpacho recipe uses simple ingredients and requires zero cooking time. Just blend it, chill and serve. Get the recipe.

Spanish Style Pork Chops (Libritos De Lomo)

These comfort food at its best Spanish Style Pork Chops are crispy on the outside and stuffed with delicious combo of ham, roasted peppers and cheese. This recipe is a perfect way to turn regular pork chops into a scrumptious and satisfying dinner. Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Spanish Pork Stew

This Instant Pot Spanish Pork Stew is a delicious recipe bursting with flavor. Get the recipe.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

This Easy Basque Burnt Cheesecake has an unbelievable texture and taste as well as a beautifully rustic appearance. Baking a burnt Baque cheesecake is the perfect choice if you feel intimidated by making traditional cheesecakes; it is the easiest cheesecake of all! Get the recipe.

Easy Papas Arrugadas

Papas arrugadas are delicious wrinkled potatoes encrusted with a thin layer of salt. The recipe comes from the Canary Islands, but no need to wait for your next holiday to eat them! Get the recipe.

Spanish Romesco Sauce

Spanish Romesco sauce is a smoky dip that you will be making again and again! Delicious with crusty bread or on roasted vegetables you will love this recipe if you’re a big hummus fan. Get the recipe.

Spanish Omelette - Tortilla De Patata

Tortilla de Patata or Spanish Omelette is one of the most well-known dishes in Spain. Served in many restaurants and bars, is a delicious national dish that most people love and miss when they leave Spain. Get the recipe.

Patatas Bravas

Patatas bravas is a popular Spanish dish made with crispy potatoes and a spicy tomato-based sauce. It is a perfect appetizer or side dish to any meal. The dish is simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients that are commonly found in most kitchens. Get the recipe.

Quick Spanish Tomato Salad

A wonderfully flavorsome quick Spanish tomato salad. Make it in minutes, eat right away, or leave it to chill in the fridge at your leisure. Make sure to have plenty of crusty bread to mop up the tomato juices, olive oil, garlic, and balsamic mix! Get the recipe.

Latino-Style or Spanish Meatloaf (Albondigón)

Albondigón – the Latino-style meatloaf or spanish meatloaf – is a flavorful, juicy minced beef dish like none you've tried before. This is the Dominican albondigón recipe – with a few personal touches – and it is worth trying. You'll surely keep it in your family' list of favorites. Get the recipe.

Coffee Flan Recipe

This coffee flan is for grownups, it's easy to make, and I absolutely loved the combination of flavors, and you will too! Each spoonful is a pleasure for the senses, from the marbled golden caramel color to the aroma and flavor of coffee to the creamy texture of this rich flan de café. Get the recipe.

Spanish Black Seafood Rice

Not only does this Spanish black seafood rice look stunning, but it also tastes heavenly and is packed with delicious shellfish. If you love seafood and you love rice, then you’re going to love this, one of the most delicious, easy, and flavorful recipes you’ve ever tasted. Get the recipe.

Spanish Fava Beans Recipe

This easy vegan fava beans recipe is the perfect easy tapa. Take some frozen tender baby fava beans (also known as baby broad beans) and cook them up with olive oil, garlic, onions, smoked paprika, and white wine to bring you the tastiest vegetarian version of habas con jamón. Get the recipe.

Chicken Empanadas

If you're looking for a delectable snack or a unique addition to your meal, Chicken Empanadas should be your go-to choice. These little savory pastries, originating from Spain and popular in Latin America, are pockets of dough filled with a satisfying combination of tender chicken, spices, and sometimes cheese or vegetables. Get the recipe.

Rabo de Toro

One of Spain’s most delicious dishes – and that’s saying something! – rabo de toro is a melt-in-your-mouth stew that will send your taste buds into overdrive! Get the recipe.

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