Calamari Stew in Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
461 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Calamari Stew in Tomato Sauce
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The best calamari recipe I know! Tender calamari stew in tomato sauce, this is an aromatic seafood dish that you will be making over and over again.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb calamari tubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion about 150 g/ 5.5 oz
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 long red chili pepper to taste, Note 1
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can chopped tomatoes 400 g/ 14 oz
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 10 large black olives Note 2
- fine sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Defrost the calamari tubes in the refrigerator overnight. Or give them to a bag, place the bag in a bowl with cold water, and let defrost for about 30 minutes (or as needed).1 lb calamari tubes/ 450 g
- Cut calamari into rings: Clean the calamari tubes and slice them into rings about 1 inch/ 2 cm thick. Finely chop the onions, garlic cloves, and chili.1 onion + 3 garlic cloves + 1 long red chili pepper
- Saute: Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the onions, garlic, and chili and saute them for a few minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir for about 2 minutes.2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Simmer calamari stew: Add calamari tubes, tomatoes, whole thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and some salt and pepper. Cover the pot, turn the heat down, and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.calamari + 1 can chopped tomatoes + 3 thyme sprigs + 2 bay leaves
- Add ingredients: In the meantime, finely chop the capers, pit the olives, and slice them. Add them to the stew and continue cooking on a low flame, this time uncovered, for a further 10 to 15 minutes.2 tablespoons capers + 10 large black olives
- Adjust the taste with salt and pepper. Remove the thyme sprigs and the bay leaves and serve immediately as suggested above.fine sea salt and pepper
Notes
- Chilies: I use medium-hot, long red chilies, seeds removed.
- Chilies: I use medium-hot, long red chilies, seeds removed. For a spicier calamari stew, use chili to taste.
- Green olives are fine as well, another flavor yet still delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/2 of the stew
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
583mg
(194%)
Sodium
1005mg
(42%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of the stew | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 583mg | 194% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
132 reviews
Excellent
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