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Pan-fried squid with basil and blackberry scented peppers

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INGREDIENTS FOR 2 PEOPLE Calamari in padella con peperonata al profumo di basilico e More

  • 550g red peppers
  • 2 medium sized squids (about 700g)
  • 200g red onion
  • 75g blackberries
  • Wine vinegar
  • olive
  • Basil
  • > Hot pepper
  • Salt to taste
TOOLS :
PROCEDURE :

   

  • Wash and chop the onion, stew it in a pan with a drizzle of oil for a few minutes and then add 15g of sugar and 8g of salt.
  • Stew for another 5' then wet with l’ vinegar and leave to evaporate for a couple of minutes.
  • Cut the peppers into small pieces, add them to the onion and brown for a couple of minutes before covering and letting everything simmer over low heat for about 45/60’ adding light broth if necessary if the peperonata gets too dry.

Calamari in padella con peperonata al profumo di basilico e More

  • finished, add 7/8 basil leaves and turn off the heat.
While the peperonata is cooking:
  • clean the squid and cut them lengthwise into strips.
  • Heat a clove of garlic and a chilli pepper in a non-stick pan with a drizzle of oil.
  • Then add the squid and brown  for 6/7'.
  • Deglaze with half a glass of white wine and let it evaporate for another 2/3”.

Calamari in padella con peperonata al profumo di basilico e More

and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Bon appetit!