For a fun appetizer recipe, toss green and black olives with fresh spiced bread crumbs in this easy Spanish olive tapas! Perfect for dinner parties, holidays, and snacks.
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT25M
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olive appetizer, olive tapas
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmery.
- Add the bread crumbs to the skillet. Saute, stirring frequently, until the bread is browned and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed so it browns without burning.
- Stir in the salt and garlic and saute for 30 seconds, making sure to distribute the garlic throughout.
- Add the paprika, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and toss with the chopped parsley. Set aside until you are ready to make the olives.
- Can be made up to one day ahead. Keep in a sealed container if holding more than ~1 hour.
- Wipe down the skillet you used and add olive oil. Heat again until the oil is shimmery.
- Add vinegar then add olives and roasted peppers. Saute to warm the olives through.
- Transfer the warm olives to a serving bowl and toss with the bread crumbs. Serve immediately.