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Spanish paprika

American  

noun

  1. a cultivated pepper, Capsicum annuum, grown originally in Spain.

  2. a spice or condiment made from the ground-up pod of this plant.


Spanish paprika British  

noun

  1. a mild seasoning made from a variety of red pepper grown in Spain

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You might hit the jackpot with a full spice rack, but if you’re banking on smoky Spanish paprika or garam masala to complete a recipe, you better bring those from home.

From Washington Post

A star among appetizers is the razor clam ceviche arranged with marcona almonds and juicy grapes and haunting with smoked Spanish paprika.

From Washington Post

Chicken has, well, moistness to its credit and is best accompanied by a side of cauliflower, drenched in butter and smoky with Spanish paprika.

From Washington Post

Roasted garlic, fresh basil and cilantro, oregano and Spanish paprika lend rich flavor to these tender pork-and-beef meatballs.

From Los Angeles Times

In meatless dishes, its smokiness was invoked with smoked Spanish paprika and actual wood smoke.

From Washington Post