I want to recommend that you try this recipe for squid in oil in the Almería style, a very simple dish to prepare that will leave you with a wonderful taste in your mouth, bite by bite. With how easy it is to make, it is perfect to share at aperitif time.
For this recipe, we will use medium squid, which are usually cheaperpreferably national squid, although you can also make this recipe with Indian squid, which are cheaper, although they do not have the sweetness of ours.
With one medium squid per person, this appetizer does not have a crazy cost and yet it will be one of the dishes that you will remember most for its flavor, texture and simplicity. Dare to try this traditional recipe from the eastern Andalusian area and you will see how many times you repeat it.
We clean the squid very well, remove the guts, the bag, the feather and the beak. In the pods, We make some cuts without cutting completely every two or three centimeters. We put the olive oil in a saucepan and add the squid, adding the bay leaf, the garlic, the peppers and the glass of white wine.
We cook over medium heat, covering the saucepan. for 15 minutes, turning the squid halfway through cooking. We don’t overcook it because if not, the squid will be chewy instead of tender.
We increase the heat for a couple of minutes so that the squid is golden.. We can also brown them separately on a griddle and then put them back in the wine sauce, juices and oil to serve them.
We distribute the squid, very hot, putting one on each plate, on a bed of oil and wine sauceleaving a good portion of bread nearby for diners to dip into, since the sauce has an intense flavor that will be unforgettable.
IBILI – Mini red round cocotte 13×8 cm, cast iron, suitable for induction
What to accompany squid in oil Almería style
To accompany the squid in oil Almería styleit is essential to have good homemade bread, with a tight crumb, which allows us to also enjoy the sauce, since it has all the flavor of squid, wine and spices.
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