To ease our perpetual wanderlust, we’ve been focusing on regional cuisine, letting our taste buds experience different cultures even when we can’t. When we’re in the mood for simple, flavorful cuisine, we think of Spain, known for its seafood and heavy use of olive oil and garlic (our faves!). While not all of these recipes are perfectly authentic, join us in getting inspired by these 28 recipes for your own kitchen journey from the coast to the cities of Spain. ¡Olé!
You may be familiar with Spanish cuisine through one of its most popular offshoots, the tapas bar. It’s a perfect concept really — multiple courses of little appetizers, so you can try lots of different dishes, like fried calamari or bacon-wrapped dates, without getting full. Serve alongside a pitcher of sangria (white or red) for the full experience. If you’re feeling extra fancy, go for a glass of Spanish cava — or use it to make any of our bubbly cocktails to serve alongside your meal.
Because of Spain’s location along the Iberian Peninsula, many of its national dishes contain seafood. We’ve included a few more traditional ones, like paella, and some only influenced by Spanish cuisine, like our lemon garlic shrimp. If you’re not one for seafood, there’s also a number of vegetarian dishes, like lentil soup or paella verdura, too.
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And we can't forget the sweet dishes. We love comfort foods like arroz con leche or flan for breakfast or dessert, and churros as an anytime snack.
Spanish Tortilla is a delicious and simple vegetarian frittata for any time of day. Ours is made with a genius shortcut: potato chips!
Originally created by La Viña Bar in San Sebastian, Spain, this cheesecake is baked without a crust and at a higher temperature than its American counterpart, resulting in a caramelized outer layer with a light and creamy middle.
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Our version of this Spanish classic is light and bubbly, due to the addition of seltzer water and the perfect ratio of wine to brandy.
The churros you find in Spain will typically be coated in sugar, so skip the cinnamon here for a truly authentic experience.
Inspired by a pair of delicious tomato-and-spinach-based chickpea stews from Sevilla, Spain, this chickpea stew is humble, hearty, and lovely in its simplicity.
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While empanadas originate from Galicia, Spain, stuffed pastry can be found on nearly every culture's menu. Once you've got the pastry down, you can pretty much stuff them with anything!
Authentic to the original Catalonian version (which uses a special kind of peppers called nyora), roasted red bell peppers are the next best thing for this nutty, spicy-sweet sauce that's great as a dip or a pasta sauce.
It's more common in Spain to use red wine for sangria, but this white wine version makes for a more refreshing summer option.
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We all know a feast is not complete without wine! Sweet and fruity with a bit of a punch, red sangria is the best tasting booze in my book.
Pimientos de Padrón is mostly mild, but you’ll get a super hot one once in a while! It’s a game of chance, but it’s worth it.
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Calamares a la Romana, or battered and deep-fried squid, is an insanely addictive snack popular in Spain and all over the world.
It’s also a breeze to make. All you need is a regular flour-based batter, squid, and a ton of oil for frying!
Salmorejo is a popular Spanish soup made with tomato. Just like gazpacho, it’s served cold, making it a wonderfully refreshing dish for the summer.
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Pisto is the Spanish counterpart of ratatouille. It’s a very simple recipe of stewed veggies, and the key to perfecting it is in the ingredients.
This recipe creates a TON of gazpacho, which is great because it tastes better over time. Just keep the leftovers in the fridge and serve whenever.
Sopa de lentejas, or lentil soup, is another Spanish classic. The soup is more commonly eaten for lunch, as it is too heavy for dinner.
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The combination of mushrooms and garlic is already absolutely amazing. But what takes this appetizer up a notch is the dry sherry.
This recipe may not be a classic Spanish dish, but it sure has those rich Spanish flavors we all love so much. It’s sweet, savory, and spectacular.
Tender octopus is cooked in garlic, tomatoes, celery, and onions. It also has piquillo peppers and sweet paprika for a bit of a kick.
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Silky Yukon gold potatoes are also added to make the dish even more filling. It’s so hearty, it’s a complete meal on its own!
One bite creates a beautiful harmony in your mouth. It’s so good, you must triple the recipe, even if you’re only serving two.
Pan con Tomate is toasted bread loaded with garlic and tomatoes and drizzled with olive oil. It’s a tasty and nutritious dish that’s typically eaten during breakfast.
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As you may have noticed, the Spanish don’t go heavy on their breakfast. A typical breakfast is usually just a combo of toast and coffee (or tea or juice).
That said, pan con tomate makes a fantastic breakfast not only for flavor (you can’t go wrong with tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil!) but for health reasons.
As if that wasn’t drool-worthy enough, the skewers are then dipped in Mojo Picon, a spicy, tangy sauce made with red chilies, vinegar, and olive oil.
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Combining eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell peppers, red onions, carrots, baby corn, canned tuna, white asparagus, artichokes, and olives, it has everything you can ever ask for in a salad!
While Spanish dishes are mainly made with rice and meat, you’ll be surprised to know that the cuisine also has some veggie entrees to offer.
When it comes to Spanish beverages, nothing beats the fame of hot chocolate. Incredibly thick, sweet, and chocolatey, it’s the perfect drink to boost you in the morning!
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Bring home the taste of Spain with these authentic Spanish recipes. From paella to sangria, these traditional dishes will make any meal extraordinary!
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I’m Kim. I love running, cooking, and curling up with a good book! Here you’ll find simple and delicious recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less.
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