Mediterranean Calamari Stew with Garlic and Tomatoes

Name: Mediterranean Calamari Stew with Garlic and Tomatoes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; 2 , medium onions, minced; 2 , celery ribs, sliced thin; 8 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 8 teaspoons); 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup, dry vermouth or dry white wine; 2 pounds, fresh or thawed frozen squid, bodies cut into 1-inch-wide rings and tentacles cut in half; 3 (28-ounce) cans, whole tomatoes drained and chopped coarse; 1/3 cup, pitted Greek green olives, chopped coarse; 1 tablespoon, capers, rinsed; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley leaves

4 comments

Main Courses

Fish & Seafood

This nice alternative to fried calamari puts the sweet, subtle flavor of the calamari front and center.

SERVES4 to 6

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Onions, garlic, and celery gave our Calamari Stew recipe a clean, vegetal base. Simmering the calamari in white wine made it tender but not tough, while canned whole tomatoes gave our stew a fresh flavor and nicely thickened texture. For o...

This is a members' feature.