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Recipes with Paprika

Here you'll find delicious recipes with paprika, from sauces to marinades to dry rubs and seasonings.

Hungarian vs. Spanish paprika:

Two of the most common types of paprika are Hungarian paprika and Spanish paprika. Both varieties of the spice are made from dried and ground red peppers but there are differences between the two.

Spanish paprika:

Most of the Spanish paprika varieties that are available in the U.S. are smoked. This means they have been dried over a fire and then been ground into a powder. Therefore, Spanish paprika adds not only flavor but also a great smokiness to dishes.

The spiciness level of smoked paprika ranges from mild and sweet to hot and spicy.

Is smoked paprika the same as sweet paprika?

Smoked paprika can be sweet but it can also be hot. AND, sweet paprika can be smoked or not be smoked. That means you always want to check the label on the spice bottle for full information about the product.

What does smoked paprika go with?

One of the best ways to use smoked paprika is in dry spice rubs and seasonings. The spice is great on chicken, like in this smoked paprika rub for chicken and this chicken wing dry rub.

Smoked paprika also adds great flavor and smokiness to soups and sauces, like this broccoli sausage soup and this paprika sauce. It's also a great ingredient to use with melted cheese, like in these stuffed peppers with cream cheese and bacon.

Hungarian paprika:

Hungarian paprika has a sharp and intense paprika flavor without the smoky taste typical of Spanish paprika. It adds spiciness and flavor, like in this pulled chicken recipe.

You can also use Hungarian and Spanish paprika together. The two spices create a nice sharp, intense and smoky flavor. The combination works great when you want to marinate cajun chicken or make a pulled pork rub.

Cooking with paprika:

Below are some delicious paprika dishes for you to try!

  • Dry Rub for Pulled Pork in the Oven (no sugar)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Dry Rub for Turkey Breast
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Frozen Hamburger Seasoning Recipe
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Ground Turkey Seasoning Recipe
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Grill and Dutch Oven)
    Cook Time10 Hours 40 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chicken Wing Dry Rub (no sugar)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Cast Iron Roasted Cornish Game Hens
    Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
  • All-Purpose Ground Beef Seasoning
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Chipotle BBQ Dry Rub Recipe
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Scallion Aioli
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Cinnamon Chili Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Chuck Roast Chili (Dutch Oven)
    Cook Time2 Hours
  • Pulled Chicken Thighs (Oven)
    Cook Time2 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Red Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Dry Rub for Chuck Roast
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Ahi Tuna Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Paprika Ancho Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Brown Sugar Steak Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Pork Tenderloin Rub (no sugar)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Pork Belly Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Paprika Sauce
    Cook Time12 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Shrimp
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Cajun Chicken Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Boneless Country Style Ribs Dry Rub
    Cook Time2 Hours 35 Minutes
  • Mustard Rib Rub
    Cook Time3 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Chicken Soup
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Sausage
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Ground Beef Dip with Cream Cheese
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Broccoli Sausage Soup
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Cod Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Fennel Spice Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Smoked Paprika Chicken Rub
    Cook Time5 Minutes
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