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Squid with Tomatoes Recipe

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Squid (calamari) is simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and sherry wine. Serve with cooked white rice for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds squid
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 cup drained, chopped, canned tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Preparation:

Clean squid, wash, pat dry and cut into small pieces.

Fry garlic in hot oil one or two minutes. Add squid, cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in salt, pepper, oregano, sherry wine, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squid is tender.

Serve with rice and garnish with remaining parsley.

Yield: 4 servings

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Recipe Source: Cooking Alaskan by Alaskans (Alaska Northwest Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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