Sautéed Chorizo and Bell Pepper Spanish Tapas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A flavorful tapas dish featuring spicy chorizo and sweet bell peppers sautéed to perfection, capturing the essence of Spanish cuisine. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 200 g Spanish chorizo, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium green bell pepper, julienned
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving lemon wedges

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 200 g sliced Spanish chorizo and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the edges become crisp and the oil releases its smoky aroma.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Then stir in 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper, both julienned, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened but still vibrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp sea salt over the mixture, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld and the paprika to bloom.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.