Sautéed Chorizo and Potato Tapa with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A classic Spanish tapa featuring spicy chorizo and tender potatoes, sautéed with smoky paprika for a flavorful appetizer or snack. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Spanish chorizo sausage, Yukon gold potatoes, and Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 8 oz Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 diced Yukon gold potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced Spanish chorizo, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste. Sauté together with potatoes for 5-6 minutes until the chorizo is crisp at the edges and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm as a tapa or side dish.