Italian braised squid
The perfect appetizer for a posh dinner or a very versatile dish you can use in multiple ways, from appetizer to main.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 kg of squid
- 400 gr of tomato puree
- 4 tablespoon of chopped green olives
- 1 glass of white wine
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 glass of water or fish stock
- a bunch parsley
- salt and pepper to taste also chili pepper if you want
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash well the squid and cut them into pieces. Put a 1 of tablespoon of oil in a pot, add the crushed garlic clove, and the chili pepper and, after a minute, add the squid.
- Let it cook for a couple of minutes then add the white wine. Let the wine evaporate.
- Add the tomato puree, olives and then adjust with salt and pepper. Mix well and add the water.
- Cover with a lid and let it simmer for about 25/30 minutes on low heat. If the squid pieces are thick, let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes more. You can check the fish with a fork, if it goes through easily, the fish is cooked.
- Add the chopped parsley and serve it.
Notes
This recipe can serve 4 people if used as a main dish, or up to 8 if used as appetizer.
