An unbelievably easy appetizer recipe that pairs beautifully with pre-dinner cocktails.

Image: Stacey Brandford | Recipes & Food Styling: Sasha Seymour

Ingredients

• 1 cup blanched almonds
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sal de Ibiza, fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt
• 1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika or pimenton

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Serve.

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