Squid Stewed With Tomatoes, White Wine and Black Ol

Name: Squid Stewed With Tomatoes, White Wine and Black Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs small squid, cleaned and rinsed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, minced; 4 -6 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 red pepper (small, hot); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; 1 handful fresh thyme leave; 1 pinch saffron (optional); to taste salt and pepper; ½ cup black olives (small); 12 lemon zest; 1 dash lemon juice; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs small squid, cleaned and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
4 -6 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 red pepper (small, hot)
1 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 handful fresh thyme leave
1 pinch saffron (optional)
to taste salt and pepper
½ cup black olives (small)
12 lemon zest
1 dash lemon juice
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped leaves for garnish

1
Slice the squid cross-wise into rings, like onion rings.
2
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan and fry the squid, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3
Remove the squid, and set aside.
4
Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and saute the onions until soft, but not coloured.
5
Add the tomatoes, garlic, and pepperoncino, and cook 10 minutes.
6
Return the squid to the pan, and add the wine, bay leaf, thyme, and saffron.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Cover, and simmer until the squid is tender, 40 minutes.
9
Remove the hot pepper (if you can find it!)
10
and the bay leaf.
11
Stir in the olives and lemon zest and continue to cook uncovered to reduce the juices, 10 minutes.
12
The dish should be quite sloppy, but not like a soup.
13
Squirt in some lemon juice.
14
Taste, and adjust the seasonings.
15
Transfer to a warm serving bowl, scatter over the parsley, and serve with crusty bread.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs small squid, cleaned and rinsed, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, minced, 4 -6 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Squid Stewed With Tomatoes, White Wine and Black Olives falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Squid Stewed With Tomatoes, White Wine and Black Olives

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