CALAMARI IN THE LUCIANA STYLE

Calamari in the Luciana Style image

Provided by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 small (about 5-ounce) squid (about 3 pounds total)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
Crushed hot red pepper
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
Salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

Clean the calamari according to directions on page 40, leaving the skin intact if you prefer. Cut the bodies into 1/2-inch rings and set them and the tentacles in a colander to drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium heat. Scatter the garlic over the oil and cook, shaking the pan, until golden, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high, scatter the calamari in the skillet, and season with the thyme and lightly with crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the water from the calamari has evaporated and the calamari have begun to caramelize, 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle the vinegar over the calamari and scrape up the browned bits from the pan. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil, continuing to scrape the skillet. Cook until the wine is evaporated and the calamari are golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and crushed red pepper to taste, stir in the parsley, and serve.