Top 10 culinary specialities in Seville

Spain? It’s an ideal destination for good food! However, as in every region, each city has its own typical dishes and culinary specialities. So the tastes and flavours will not be totally identical depending on whether you decide to stay in Madrid, Barcelona or Seville. This time, in this article, let us take you on a mouth-watering journey to discover some of the dishes Seville has to offer? On the menu? Everything you could wish for to add some sunshine to your plate: cheeses and other dairy products; seafood; colourful condiments that add flavour, like saffron; fresh vegetables…

What to eat in Seville

1. Paella

Who hasn’t heard of paella? If we had to choose one dish that would represent Spain and be its ambassador, this would be it! You can try it in absolutely every region of the country! It’s a festive meal, often eaten on special occasions such as weddings, but you’ll find it in absolutely every restaurant in Seville. We particularly like paella, because it brings together a whole host of foods, giving it a colourful appearance: prawns; rice specific to the region; peas; green beans; chicken pieces; mussels; paprika; tomato… There’s enough to satisfy a whole regiment!

2. Whisky Pork

The title says it all! Pork in whisky is nothing other than what the Spaniards call “Solomillo al Whiskey”, and it’s a typically Sevillian speciality that has made the city world-famous as a flavour paradise. If you didn’t already know, whisky can be served in a glass as well as on a plate, and is in fact an excellent ingredient for adding flavour to dishes, whose aroma brings out the richness of finely sliced meat. It is usually served with fried potatoes or mashed potatoes.

3. Bull tail

Yes, you read that right. Tail of the Bull is a dish much loved by the locals, simmered in a base of red wine with a few vegetables. It’s one of the tastiest dishes you’ll ever taste: slowly stewed, the bull’s tail is soft and tender to eat, and the red wine gives it a certain sweetness that’s absolutely breathtaking. This is the kind of dish to try if you want a meal that’s a little out of the ordinary, and for sure, you won’t be disappointed!

4. Gambas Al Pil Pil

If ever during your stay in Seville you make a quick stop at a tapas bar, look no further in the menu list: the Gambas Al Pil Pil will be there, just for you and your stomach! This easy-to-make Andalusian dish has quickly established itself as one of the best in Seville. It’s simply prawns cooked in a garlic sauce with a little chilli, and some even add white or red wine. You will always find a large piece of bread next to the dish, which is used to enjoy the succulent sauce after devouring the prawns one after the other.

5. Migas

Here’s a recipe that has its roots in the mountain villages, but has quickly made its way to the big city, because it’s so delicious. It’s a breadcrumb-based dish that’s famous all over Spain, but many visitors say that Andalusian migas, especially those from Seville, are the best… Well, you be the judge! They are cooked using hard, stale bread that has been soaked in water and then fried with olive oil, garlic and a little pork fat. With vegetables, it’s the perfect hearty lunchtime dish for the whole family!

6. Pescaito Frito

Spanish for “fried fish”, the Pescaito Frito is more of a starter than a real dish. It is usually served with a piece of lemon, whose juice goes perfectly with the white meat of the fish, as well as a small fresh salad or a few potatoes. These are simply crispy little fried fish that leave all the flavours of the surrounding Atlantic and Mediterranean seas in your mouth. Magnificent, isn’t it?

7. The Salmojero

We talk a lot about meat and hot, hearty dishes, but what about soups? Well, here’s the Salmojero, a cold soup with intoxicating sunset colours. The colour is due to the ripe tomatoes used in its preparation, with the addition of stale bread, red onions, diced cured ham and a few pieces of hard-boiled egg… all coated in a drizzle of olive oil. Very easy to prepare, this is the kind of dish you like to eat in the evening to warm up your stomach after spending the day visiting Seville.

8. Bizcocho

Is this list a little short of sweet recipes? Don’t worry, at Navaway we eat everything! Here’s a sample of the typical Seville pastries you can try once you’ve arrived. What is Bizcocho? Quite simply, it’s a soft, slightly moist cake that visitors to Seville usually remember as one of their most memorable discoveries in Spain! It goes very well with a cup of coffee or tea, and is a simple sweet that can be eaten as a dessert or as an afternoon snack.

9. Catalan Cream

If there’s one thing you’ll love doing, it’s breaking the crust of this crème brulée with the back of a spoon. This gourmet treasure never ceases to tantalise the taste buds of everyone who eats it. Flavoured with lemon and cinnamon, it’s a small caramelised cream with shimmering colours that has been finely placed in a ramekin. With its soft, light texture, there’s no better way to finish a meal than with this fine, refined dish that everyone loves. Taste the wonders of Spain!

10. Espinacas Con Garbanzos

Let’s end this ranking on a high note with a typical Lenten dish: Espinacas con garbanzos. Spiced up with a few spices, “spinach with chickpeas” is pan-fried with a little olive oil, boiled chickpeas, garlic and bread. It’s a dish that’s easy on the eye, makes you want to eat it, and makes your tummy gurgle. On the palate, it’s an explosion of flavours that will stay with you forever.