Squid with Tomatoes and Peas, Tuscan Style

Squid is braised slowly with tomatoes until tender, then finished with sweet peas. A comforting Tuscan stew that pairs seafood with earthiness.

Squid with Tomatoes and Peas, Tuscan Style

Squid is braised slowly with tomatoes until tender, then finished with sweet peas. A comforting Tuscan stew that pairs seafood with earthiness.

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Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 1 minute min

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds small/medium whole squid (1.1 kg) OR 2 pounds cleaned rings
• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion chopped very fine
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 3/4 cup tomatoes, peeled/chopped OR canned plum tomatoes
• Salt
• Black pepper, ground fresh from the mill
• 2 pounds unshelled fresh peas OR 1 ten-ounce package frozen peas

Method

 

Instructions

1. Sauté onion in oil. Add garlic, then parsley, then tomatoes. Simmer 10 mins.
2. Add squid. Cover and simmer 35-40 minutes.
3. Add peas (fresh need ~20 mins, frozen ~4 mins). Cook until tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve promptly.

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