Basque Calamari

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Yields6 Servings
 2 ½ lbs of calamari
 2 Small OnionsFinely Chopped
 2 ShallotsFinely Chopped
 5 Cloves Of GarlicMinced
 ¼ cup Olive Oil
 3 oz Red Wine
 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes Chopped
 1 tbsp ParsleyChopped
 1 tsp Paprika
 Salt & Pepper to taste
 1 cup Cooked RicePER PERSON
1

Cut calamari bodies into rings about 1/4 inch thick.

In a large pan, saute onions, shallots, bell peppers and garlic in 6 tbsp. of olive oil over low heat. When onions are
transparent, remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

Turn heat to high and add remaining 2 tbsp. of olive oil to pan. When hot, add calamari.

Cook for 30 seconds.

Pour in red wine and bring to a boil. Add sauteed vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook slowly for 3-
4 minutes. Do not overcook.

Serve immediately over rice (1/2 to 1 cup per person). For a mixed seafood dish, add shrimp to
this recipe

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Ingredients

 2 ½ lbs of calamari
 2 Small OnionsFinely Chopped
 2 ShallotsFinely Chopped
 5 Cloves Of GarlicMinced
 ¼ cup Olive Oil
 3 oz Red Wine
 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes Chopped
 1 tbsp ParsleyChopped
 1 tsp Paprika
 Salt & Pepper to taste
 1 cup Cooked RicePER PERSON

Directions

1

Cut calamari bodies into rings about 1/4 inch thick.

In a large pan, saute onions, shallots, bell peppers and garlic in 6 tbsp. of olive oil over low heat. When onions are
transparent, remove vegetables from pan and set aside.

Turn heat to high and add remaining 2 tbsp. of olive oil to pan. When hot, add calamari.

Cook for 30 seconds.

Pour in red wine and bring to a boil. Add sauteed vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook slowly for 3-
4 minutes. Do not overcook.

Serve immediately over rice (1/2 to 1 cup per person). For a mixed seafood dish, add shrimp to
this recipe

Basque Calamari