Sautéed Chorizo and Potato Tapas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A flavorful Spanish tapa featuring spicy chorizo sausage and tender potatoes sautéed with garlic and smoked paprika. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chorizo sausage, medium potato, 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 "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

• 8 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds chorizo sausage
• 2, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes medium potato
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 2 diced medium potatoes and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced chorizo sausage and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently, until the chorizo is browned and the garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.