Best 5 Spanish Paprika Mayo Sauce Recipes

HOW TO MAKE 4 CLASSIC SPANISH SAUCES

Steps:

• To make the saffron garlic aioli, add 3 cloves roughly minced garlic into a mortar, pinch in 1/2 tsp saffron threads and a pinch of sea salt, using a pestle pound down on the ingredients until you form a paste, then add in 1 egg yolk at room temperature and 1/2 tsp lemon juice, start mixing the ingredients together in a circular motion, at the same time start slowy pouring in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, the secret here is to slowly add in the olive oil while you continue to mix in a circular motion, once all the olive oil has been incorporated and you end up with a with a thick mayonnaise like sauce, season with a little sea salt & black pepper, can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge
• To make the romesco sauce, add 2 tomatoes, 2 large cloves garlic and 2 slices of baguette bread into a baking tray, add into a preheated oven, bake + broil option 210 C - 425 F, after 6 minutes remove the toasted breads, after 12 minutes remove the roasted garlics and after 30 minutes total, remove the tomatoes and let them cool off, meanwhile heat a small fry pan with a medium heat and add in 8 raw hazelnuts & 8 raw blanched almonds, dry roast them for about 4 to 5 minutes, mixing them continuously, then set aside, add the 2 roasted tomatoes (peeled) into a food processor, the 2 roasted garlics (peeled), the 2 slices of toasted baguette bread, the toasted hazelnuts & almonds, 1 raw clove of garlic, 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar and a generous 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed for 3 minutes, you should end up with a thick sauce that has textures to it, can be store in the fridge for up 7 days
• To make the brava sauce, add a 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive into a large fry pan and heat with a medium heat, after 3 minutes transfer the hot olive oil into a large bowl, add in 2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika and 1 tbsp corn starch, whisk together until well combined, add the mixture back into the pan, heat with a medium heat and start whisking everything together, at the same time start slowy adding in 1 cup of vegetable broth, after the broth has been incorporated add in 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar and 1/2 tsp sea salt, continute to whisk on a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, then whisk everything so the sauce can come back together, you should end up with a creamy sauce, can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days
• To make the mojo picon sauce, add 2 slices of baguette bread and 2 large cloves of garlic into a baking tray, add into a preheated oven, bake + broil option 210 C - 425 F, after 6 minutes remove the toasted breads, after a total cooking time of 12 minutes remove the roasted garlics, add 4 jarred roasted red bell peppers into a food processor, the 2 pieces of toasted bread, the 2 roasted garlics (peeled), 1 raw clove of garlic, 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup cold water and a generous 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, season with sea salt & black pepper and run the food processor on a low speed for 3 minutes, you should end up with a thick creamy sauce, can be stored for up to 7 days in the fridge

CHICKEN BREAST IN SPANISH PAPRIKA RECIPE

Steps:

• This chicken recipe makes approximately eight servings as a tapa or four servings as a first course.
• Pat the chicken breasts dry. Cut the chicken breasts in half. Pour flour into a paper or plastic bag and add 1 tsp. of salt. Place several pieces of chicken into the bag and shake it to coat them. Repeat until all pieces of chicken are coated in flour.
• Pour approximately 1/4-inch of olive oil into a large frying pan and heat on medium. Brown the chicken on both sides, then set them aside for later.
• Finely chop the onion. Remove the stem, seeds, and membrane, then finely chop green pepper. Pour the olive oil into a medium frying pan and sauté vegetables on low heat until onions are translucent and peppers are soft. In the same frying pan, raise heat to medium and add flour. Fry flour, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken broth while continuing to stir until sauce thickens. If necessary, add more flour to thicken. Add paprika and salt and continue to stir.
• Pour mixture into a bowl and process with a stick blender until sauce is smooth. Alternately, whirl in food processor.
• Return chicken breasts to the frying pan and pour the sauce over chicken. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about five to seven minutes. Serve with fried potatoes, pasta or rice.

CREAMY SMOKED PAPRIKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, and lime juice in a bowl. Add paprika, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne pepper; stir until evenly mixed.

CHEF JOHN'S PATATAS BRAVAS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or food processor; process until smooth. Mix in mayonnaise, sherry vinegar, tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper until combined. Cover and refrigerate dipping sauce.
• Mix 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder together in a small bowl. Set spice blend aside.
• Pour water into a large saucepan and stir 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cumin, and bay leaves into water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir potatoes into water-paprika mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender but not fully cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. The tip of a paring knife should easily insert into the center of a potato cube. Drain potatoes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add cooled potato cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Toss in a bowl with spice blend and serve with dipping sauce.

SMOKED PAPRIKA MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Whisk everything together in a small bowl.
• Serve with fish and chips.