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Catalan Saute Of Calamari (squid) In Onion Marmalade

Title: CATALAN SAUTE OF CALAMARI (SQUID) IN ONION MARMALADE is a home-style recipe. Serves 4. Categories: Appetizers, Seafood 1 1/4 lb Calamari And Tenacles, Clean 3 tb Olive Oil, Virgin 1 Dry Red Chile Pepper, Broken 3 lg Onions Salt & Pepper To Taste Clean calamari and cut tubes crosswise i...

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb
• 3 tbsp
• 1
• 3
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Clean calamari and cut tubes crosswise into 1/2" rings.

2. 2

   Dry calamari on paper towels and reserve.

3. 3

   In a medium frying pan, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the calamari and saute until the rings turn opaque white, about 30 seconds to one minute.

5. 5

   Transfer calamari to a bowl and set aside.

6. 6

   Wipe pan dry, add remaining oil and heat.

7. 7

   Add chile pepper and heat until it turns dark.

8. 8

   Remove chile with a slotted spoon and discard.

9. 9

   Add the onions to the hot chile oil and cook, stirring, until onions are wilted, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Reduce heat to medium, partially cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized (golden brown), 30-40 minutes. (Add more oil if onions are dry or stick to the pan).

11. 11

    Season with salt/pepper.

12. 12

    Add calamari and stir until heated throughout.

13. 13

    Serve with slices of hot or toasted French bread.