Spanish Banderillas
Spanish Banderillas are classic Spanish tapas skewers featuring olives, anchovies, pickled vegetables, seafood, and cured ham. These colorful bite-sized appetizers are quick to assemble and deliver the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and savory flavors for any tapas party.
Equipment
- Cocktail sticks or bamboo skewers
- forks
- Serving platter
- Small bowls
Ingredients
- 4 rolled anchovy fillets
- 4 small cornichons
- 4 green olives
- 4 pieces pickled piquillo peppers
- 4 pieces jarred white tuna
- 4 black olives
- 2 hard-boiled eggs cut into wedges
- 4 cooked shrimp peeled
- 2 asparagus tips cooked
- 1 thin slice Serrano ham cut into 2 squares
- Mayonnaise to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and prepare all of the ingredients before assembling the skewers.
- Thread one green olive, one anchovy fillet, and one piece of piquillo pepper onto a skewer to make a classic Gilda.
- For a tuna variation, skewer one green olive, one cornichon, one piece of piquillo pepper, and one piece of tuna.
- For another version, thread one cooked shrimp and half an asparagus tip onto a skewer and finish with a small dollop of mayonnaise.
- Prepare another variation by threading one wedge of hard-boiled egg, one rolled anchovy fillet, and one black olive onto a skewer before topping with mayonnaise.
- For the final variation, place a wedge of hard-boiled egg on a skewer, followed by one shrimp and a small square of Serrano ham. Garnish with parsley and a little mayonnaise.
- Arrange all the Spanish Banderillas on a serving platter and serve at room temperature.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Use high-quality Spanish olives, anchovies, and piquillo peppers for the most authentic flavor. Prepare the skewers several hours ahead and refrigerate until serving time. Arrange different varieties together so guests can enjoy a colorful selection of traditional tapas. Serve with crusty bread, Manchego cheese, and other Spanish tapas for a complete spread.Wine Advice
A chilled Fino Sherry is the classic Spanish pairing, complementing the salty olives, anchovies, and pickled vegetables perfectly. A crisp Albariño is an excellent alternative, bringing bright acidity and fresh citrus notes to these traditional tapas.Nutrition values
Calories: 115 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 540 mg | Sugar: 1 g