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Wulf's Kitchen: Squid Puttanesca

Max Harvey
Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15-20 min
Difficulty: Easy

Here’s a quick and tasty dish from our lead fishmonger and favorite test kitchen chef, Max Harvey, that comes together with everyday ingredients and lets the squid shine. We especially like the technique for cutting the tubes; it keeps them together (also useful on the grill) so they cook evenly and makes for a cool presentation.

 

RECIPE BY MAX HARVEY.

Ingredients

  • I pound squid, tubes and tentacles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon herb seasoning (such as Herbes de Provence)
  • 1 small yellow onion, cut into thick rings
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup pitted mixed olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Olive oil
  • Sprig fresh parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    Assembly

    1.

    Set the tubes vertically on a cutting board in front of you and use a small knife to slice two-thirds of the way through the tube, making cuts about a half-inch apart. It will look a little like a comb, with the sliced pieces as the teeth of the comb. Set aside.

    2.

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium pan over medium heat and when it’s rippling a bit as it heats up, add the onion and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir to combine. Stir in butter and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

    3.

    In another medium pan, heat remaining oil on high heat. When it’s just barely smoking, add the squid and sear for one minute on one side. Flip the squid and cook for another minute.

    To serve

    1.

    Place squid on a platter, reheat the puttanesca sauce quickly, pour it over the squid and toss gently to combine. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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