Mediterranean Tapas Recipe
Moroccan popletas, traditional hummus, piri piri chicken skewers, crispy crab cakes & Calabrian.
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Ingredients
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Moroccan Popletas
Traditional Hummus
Piri Piri Chicken Skewers
Crispy Crab Cakes
Calabrian Sauce
Method
Moroccan Popletas
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, paprika, cumin, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- 2
Form the Popletas
Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking tray.
- 3
Traditional Hummus
- 4
- 5
Serve
Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Piri Piri Chicken Skewers
- 6
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, piri piri sauce, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Assemble Skewers
Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers.
- 8
Grill
Preheat the grill and cook the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
Crispy Crab Cakes
- 9
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, beaten egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 10
Form Cakes
Shape the mixture into patties.
- 11
Calabrian Sauce
- 12
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together Calabrian chili paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste.
- 13
Serve
Serve the sauce as a dipping option for the tapas.