Low Carb Spanish Basque Calamari Stew

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  • prep time

    prep time

    25 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    15 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Low Carb Spanish Basque Calamari Stew

A unique and fun way to eat calamari, this squid stew allows the squid to be cooked with a gentle method so it will not render itself tough, but tender. The stew is seasoned with onions, green bell pepper and garlic sauteed in plenty of olive oil. Tomato sauce and red wine is added for the calamari to simmer in.

  • Net Carbs

    8.3 g

  • Fiber

    4.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    13.1 g

  • Protein

    26.1 g

  • Fats

    22.9 g

358 cals

Low Carb Spanish Basque Calamari Stew

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Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Green Bell Pepper

    Green Bell Pepper

    1 medium - 2 1/2" diameter x 2 3/4"

  • Onion

    Onion

    ½ small

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    3 clove

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ¼ tsp

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    3 tablespoon

  • Frozen Raw Calamari by Great Value 🦑

    Frozen Raw Calamari by Great Value 🦑

    1-¼ pound

  • Red Wine

    Red Wine

    3 fluid ounce

  • Tomato Sauce

    Tomato Sauce

    1-¾ cup

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    4 tablespoon

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ¼ tsp

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice

    3 cup

Recipe Steps

steps 3

40 min

  • Step 1

    Heat a large sautoir over medium-high heat until the pan is hot. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil then the green bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute until onions and bell peppers are translucent. Add ¼ teaspoons of kosher salt. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and add the calamari, then immediately add the red wine, tomato sauce and cilantro. Give it a stir.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Then add the previously sauteed vegetables. Cook until the calamari has reached 145 F, only 3-4 minutes max. Add the final ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, adding another ¼ teaspoon if you would like. Serve over cauliflower rice. Each bowl should have ¾ cup of cauliflower rice each.
    Step 3