Calamari in red sauce

[The Rogue Tomato]

I made this tonight for the first time, and WOW it was good.  Here's how I made it:

First, clean the squid and cut it up.  I used a whole box of frozen squid, thawed, so there was a lot.  Adjust the other measurements accordingly if you use less.  Here's where I learned to clean the squid:

How to Clean a Squid

Saute the squid in good quality olive oil on high heat until it firms up (turns to circles, and the tentacles spread out).

Add 5 cloves of diced garlic and saute for a little while longer.

Pour in 1/2 cup of white wine (red will do, too).

Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes.

Add salt, pepper, and a few dashes of cayenne for some kick.

Cover and simmer on very low heat until the squid is tender.  It was about 15 minutes for me.

Done!

 

[kaba]

Don't think I will ever make it.....but Love to order it at a few restaurants I go to!!

 

[Sherryh]

I don't think I could eat it but I will take a bite to see if I like it...I'm a salad and vegetables person I don't eat a lot of red meat or different sea foods.  You can cook in my house anyday 8)

 

[The Rogue Tomato]

I don't think I could eat it but I will take a bite to see if I like it...I'm a salad and vegetables person I don't eat a lot of red meat or different sea foods.  You can cook in my house anyday 8)

I'm a pretty good cook.  My father was the best cook in the house so I learned it from him.  My wife is a better cook.  In most cases, my wife sees me cook something, learns how to make the dish, and then makes it better.  I can still make a few things better than she does, though.