Mediterranean Stew With Squid, Artichokes And Olives

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mediterranean Stew With Squid, Artichokes And Olives

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8897
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds cleaned squid -- bodies cut into
-- 1/4-inch rings and
-- tentacles left
whole
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion -- finely chopped
10 cloves garlic -- cut into very thin
-- slices
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
3 cups canned imported tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
-- and drained
1 cup dry white wine
12 baby artichokes or 4 large artichokes
1 lemon -- juice of
15 pearl onions -- peeled
salt and pepper
1/2 cup pitted and halved nicoise olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Thoroughly rinse and dry the squid rings and tentacles on cloth towels. In a la
rge heavy pot heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over moderate heat. Cook the onion u
ntil translucent. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add the squid
and cook for 2 m
inutes. Add the tomatoes and wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the
pot and leave barely at a simmer over low heat for 45 minutes or transfer the p
ot, once the liquid has come to a simmer, to a 300 degree oven and bake for 45
minutes to 1 hour