Mediterranean stew with squid, artichokes and olives

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsCleaned squid, bodies cut into 1/4-inch rings and tentacles left whole
¼cupPlus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1smallOnion, finely chopped
10Cloves garlic, cut into very thin slices
1teaspoonFresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
3cupsCanned imported tomatoes, coarsely chopped and drained
1cupDry white wine
12Baby artichokes or 4 large artichokes
1Lemon, juice of
15Pearl onions, peeled
Salt and pepper
½cupPitted and halved nicoise olives
2tablespoonsFinely chopped parsley

Directions

Thoroughly rinse and dry the squid rings and tentacles on cloth towels. In a large heavy pot heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over moderate heat. Cook the onion until translucent. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute.

Add the squid and cook for 2 m inutes. Add the tomatoes and wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and leave barely at a simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or transfer the pot, once the liquid has come to a simmer, to a 300 degree oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour

Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8897 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #640 by "Angele and Jon Freeman" <jfreeman@...> on Jun 10, 1997