Valentine's Day Spanish Tapas Special

This Valentine’s Day, why not cut out the fuss of booking a restaurant and treat your special someone to a gift that comes from the heart? That’s right, we’re talking about preparing a romantic meal for two in the comfort of your home. But not just any meal will do. If you really want to show your love, you need to pull out all the stops, that’s why Ibérico Taste is here to inspire you with a host of exquisite tapas recipes that are surprisingly easy to make. From enticing appetizers with Jamón Ibérico to exquisite pasta dishes, our 100% Spanish product range will help make your Valentine’s Day dinner for two a memorable one. 

How to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day Ambience

Creating the perfect Valentine’s Day ambience is all about setting a warm, intimate mood that feels thoughtful and effortless. Start by softening the lighting with candles or warm string lights, then add gentle background music that encourages conversation without overpowering it. Incorporate subtle scents like vanilla or rose, keep the space tidy and uncluttered, and finish with a personal touch such as fresh flowers or a handwritten note. Quick tips:

• Use soft, warm lighting instead of overhead lights
• Play low-volume romantic or calming music
• Add one inviting scent with a candle or diffuser
• Keep décor simple and intentional
• Include a small personal detail to make it meaningful

Jamón Ibérico: A Spanish Delicacy 

Spain is a country famous for its cuisine. Perhaps the jewel in the Spanish culinary crown is Jamón Ibérico. Synonymous with special occasions, this cured meat served in wafer think slices is the ideal way to set the tone for a romantic meal. You can serve our Hand Sliced Ibérico Ham Bellota on its own with exquisite results, or pair it with Gourmet Manchego Cheese as we have in this Jamón Ibérico Manchego Cheese Toast. Either way, you’ve got an elegant appetizer to kick off your Valentine’s Tapas night. 

Savor the Flavor of Sevilla

For a simple, Sevillano-style tapa that’s both easy to really tasty, try this Chickpeas and Spinach Stew. Made with earthy spinach, Natural Chickpeas, Sweet Pimentón Paprika, and gourmet Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this brothy dish is fragrant and comforting in equal measure. A fixture of both tapas bars and home-cooking throughout Spain, it’s a delicious dish to make for date nights during the cold season. 

Home Chef Tapa Recipe

Here’s a dish for the daring home chefs among you: Artichokes with Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. Looks just like something from a fancy restaurant, right? The good news is that this flavorful dish is easy to make if you have quality ingredients and the right guidance. All you have to do is gather fresh artichokes, bellota ham, extra virgin olive oil, pepper, and garlic and sauté the ingredients at medium heat for about ten minutes, or until you notice the cloves of garlic have begun to turn brown. But what makes this dish stand out? Well, that’s easy. Quality Bellota Ham turns an ordinary vegetable dish into a rich and flavorful dining experience. The key, as is always the case with Spanish cuisine, lies in using quality ingredients. 

Delicacies from the Sea

For lovers of seafood, we recommend trying Mojama de Isla Cristina. A gourmet delicacy, it’s a traditional Spanish salt-cured tuna loin made using age-old salting and air-drying techniques that concentrate rich, savory umami flavors and give the fish a firm yet silky texture. Sourced from the finest tuna and produced in the coastal towns of Huelva, its pure oceanic taste delights with bite, making it both a culinary treasure and a versatile ingredient for elegant tapas or paired with wine and olive oil.

Alternatively, our exclusive range of Oysters, Cockles, Scallops, and Clams offers a luxurious, elegant seafood experience that’s ideal for sharing. The variety of textures and fresh, oceanic flavors makes it perfect as a refined appetizer or part of a seafood platter to enjoy with a glass of chilled white wine or champagne on a special evening.

Seafood Tapa

Finally, if you’d like to offer a seafood option but don’t want to invest too much time in the kitchen, we've got a simple solution for you. These Bluefin Tuna Loins in Organic EVOO make for the perfect Spanish-style montadito sandwich. Spaniards for centuries have taken the humble sandwich and turned it into an art form known as the “montadito”. Often served as side tapas, or appetizers, this recipe shows you a great way to enjoy high-quality bluefin tuna just as you would if you were dining around the Mediterranean. 

How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in Spain?

In Spain, Valentine’s Day (Día de San Valentín) is celebrated in a relaxed, romantic way, focusing more on quality time than big, flashy gestures. It’s mostly about couples enjoying simple moments together rather than large public celebrations.

• Romantic dinners at restaurants or at home
• Small, thoughtful gifts like chocolates, flowers, or a card
• Couples taking evening walks and enjoying time together
• In Catalonia, many people celebrate Sant Jordi (April 23) instead, exchanging books and roses

Quality Spanish Products Right Here in the USA 

Spanish cuisine has surged in popularity in recent times, and for good reason. Rich and varied, more and more people are keen to explore its unique culinary culture. At Ibérico Taste, you'll find everything you need to start your journey. From the finest quality hams and cheese, to sauces and seafood preserves, we’ve got all bases covered. For more expert cooking advice and tempting new recipes, visit our blog.