Almendras Saladas (Salted Almonds - Tapas)

Submitted by januarybride

"From Rylands, Peters & Small's Tapas cookbook. These are great if you are a fan of nuts!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups blanched almonds
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon spanish sweet paprika
• olive oil, for frying

directions

1. Pour 1 inch depth of olive oil into a saucepan and heat to 380 degrees.
2. Fry the almonds until lightly golden.
3. Drain, sprinkle with the salt and paprika and mix well.
4. Place in small bowl for Tapas serving. (Let cool slightly before serving.).

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

Frying like this gave the almonds a light texture. Someone should ask Alton Brown about the science behind this. Fabulous results ~ very tasty! I ate most of the m myself. ;) Made for ZWT8 Chefs Gone Wild!