Squid With Brandy Sauce Recipe

Name: Squid With Brandy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 1/2 oz Can of Beef Broth; 2 tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 tbl Crushed Garlic; 1/2 Cup Brandy; 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 tbl Sugar; 1/4 Tea Pepper Flakes; Pinch of Red Cayenne Pepper; 1 Celery stick cut into 3 pieces.; 1 branch of fresh Thyme; 1 1/2 lb Squid, tubes and tentacles (tubes cut into 3rds); 1/4 Cup of Quick Mix Flour Gravy Thickener; 1/4 Tea of crushed Red, Black, Green, White Peppercorns (From Peppermill); 1 tbl Kosher Salt

Servings: persons

1 14 1/2 oz Can of Beef Broth
2 tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tbl Crushed Garlic
1/2 Cup Brandy
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 tbl Sugar
1/4 Tea Pepper Flakes
Pinch of Red Cayenne Pepper
1 Celery stick cut into 3 pieces.
1 branch of fresh Thyme
1 1/2 lb Squid, tubes and tentacles (tubes cut into 3rds)
1/4 Cup of Quick Mix Flour Gravy Thickener
1/4 Tea of crushed Red, Black, Green, White Peppercorns (From Peppermill)
1 tbl Kosher Salt

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For Squid Preperation:
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Fill a medium size sauce pan with cold water bring to boil. Clean and rinse squid thoroughly and strain. While in strainer add kosher salt mix so coats squid, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Add squid to boiling water, boil for 3 minutes ONLY. Strain squid and add to cold water until squid is no longer warm (This is to stop the cooking process). Set aside.
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For Brandy Sauce:
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Use a medium size skillet; add olive oil and garlic mix and heat (Medium) until fragrant about 1 minute. Add beef broth, brandy, celery, thyme peppercorns, pepper flakes and cayenne pepper to skillet. Boil mixing every 1 minute or so until reduced to 1 cup. Discard celery and thyme from skillet. Add sugar to skillet mix until dissolved about 30 seconds. Add heavy cream mix 1 minute. Gradually add quick mix flour gravy thickener stirring until sauce thickens. Add cooked squid heat at med-low heat until squid is coated and warm about 2 minutes.

674

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 1/2 oz Can of Beef Broth, 2 tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 tbl Crushed Garlic, 1/2 Cup Brandy, and more.

Yes, Squid With Brandy Sauce 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 With Brandy Sauce

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