Seville food refers to the food eaten in Seville, the capital city of the Seville province and Andalusia community of Spain, which is considered to be the cultural capital of Southern Spain. The city is famous for its food tradition, and the cuisine is famous for fresh ingredients from surrounding regions. The main features are the variety of seafood dishes as well as the small versatile 'tapas' which is served in bars across the city.
Common Ingredients of Seville Cuisine
Olive oil obtained from Jaén region, as well as sherry procured from Jerez de la Frontera are significant ingredients used in various dishes of Seville food. Seafood is another common ingredient, which is obtained from the Cádiz province which lies in the south-most part of Spain. Popular seafood includes squid, swordfish, cuttlefish and dogfish. Oranges plucked from the various orange trees dotting Seville are too bitter to be consumed raw, and are often used for making marmalade.
Popular Dishes of Seville Cuisine