La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter
A colorful assortment of classic Spanish tapas including garlicky shrimp, manchego cheese, olives, and spicy chorizo, perfect for sharing. This spanish-inspired snacks ready in about 25 minutes turns extra virgin olive oil, peeled and deveined large shrimp, thinly sliced garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 12, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 oz, sliced manchego cheese
- 4 oz, thinly sliced Spanish chorizo
- 1/2 cup Marinated Spanish green olives
- 1, sliced crusty baguette
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 12 peeled and deveined large shrimp, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and salt to taste. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Remove shrimp from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing gently to combine.
- Step 4: Arrange 6 oz sliced manchego cheese, 4 oz thinly sliced Spanish chorizo, and 1/2 cup marinated Spanish green olives on a large serving platter.
- Step 5: Add the cooked garlic shrimp to the platter and serve with slices of 1 crusty baguette on the side for a complete tapas experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.
Can I substitute ingredients in La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with La Latina-Inspired Spanish Tapas Platter?
Spanish snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
