Calamari Stew
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Serves: 4
 
This calamari stew is easy to prepare and full of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely diced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
  • One 12 oz can (330g) tomato purée
  • 1 lb (500g) fresh calamari, cleaned(ask your fishmonger) & chopped into ¼ inch rings
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons capers (rinsed if packed in salt)
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) taggiasche olives (or kalamata olives)
  • ¾ cup (140g) peas (fresh or frozen)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet then add the red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in the white wine, chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the calamari to the skillet along with the basil, capers and taggiasche olives. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the peas and cook for 1-2 minutes or until soft.
  5. Serve warm with a good chunk of homemade bread.
Recipe by Italicana Kitchen at https://italicanakitchen.com/calamari-stew/