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SQUID WITH PEAS | CALAMARI CON PISELLI
The recipe of Squid with Peas (Calamari con Piselli) is a classic recipe of Italian cuisine. The intense flavor of the squid goes perfectly with the sweetness of the peas. Squid and Peas represents the ideal solution to offer your guests, a really delicious and particular fish dish. The recipe for Calamari with Peas is common throughout Italy, from north to south with very small regional differences. We are going to show you the two classic Italian way to make calamari and peas: WITH and WITHOUT tomato passata. Squid and peas with tomato is most common in Rome and central Italy. The recipe WITHOUT tomato is more popular in northern Italy, especially in the Veneto region.
Provided by Recipes from Italy
Categories fish and seafood recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Once you have cleaned thesquid, cut them into rings or pieces and set aside.
- n a fairly large skillet, heat the oil with two peeled garlic cloves. After about two minutes, add the thinly chopped onion. Sauté over low heat until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the squid. Cook along with the onion and garlic to flavor them, for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. If you're using fresh peas like we did, add them now. If you're using frozen or canned peas, however, add them 10 minutes before the end of cooking time. Now add the white wine, stir and let it evaporate. Finally, remove the garlic cloves and add the hot chilli pepper (optional).
- Add the tomato passata and mix all well. Add a little fine salt to taste and a little freshly ground black pepper. Stir and lower the heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes until the squid is tender.
- After about 30 minutes, the squid with peas are ready. Taste and season with salt if necessary. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 100 g, Calories 169 cal
SQUID WITH PEAS
There are 2 ways to cook squid long and slow or quickly, either way it will turn out tender. This recipe needs fresh squid as it is cooked quickly. Serve this with rice or Italian bread. To get 800g of cleaned squid you will need about 1.2kg of squid as you lose some weight in gutting and cleaning the squid.
Provided by Coasty
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the garlic in the olive oil for abou 2-5 mins, don't allow to brown too much or it will be bitter. Add the salt, pepper and wine.
- When the wine has evaporated, pour in the tomato paste and water along. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the squid and peas and cook 8-10 minutes.
- Don't over cook or the squid will be tough.
- Garnish with the finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
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