Classic Stewed Squid Recipe 😊😊

 Classic Stewed Squid Recipe 😊😊

Ingredients:

1 kg of cleaned squid (body and tentacles)

4 tablespoons of olive oil

1 large chopped onion

3 cloves of minced garlic

1 chopped red bell pepper

4 chopped ripe tomatoes (or 1 can of peeled tomatoes)

1/2 cup of dry white wine

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon of sweet paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley (to finish)

Preparation:

Cut the squid into rings and reserve the tentacles whole. Dry well with paper towels to prevent them from releasing too much water in the pan.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and form a thick sauce. Season with salt, black pepper and paprika.

Add the squid and mix well so that they are coated in the sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in the white wine and add the bay leaf. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, until the squid is tender.

Finally, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with white rice, rustic bread or boiled potatoes.