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Algarve-style sautéed squid

Garlicky squid cooked with white wine, olive oil and fresh herbs.

⏱ Estimated time: 50 minutes🍽 Servings: 4🇵🇹 Portugal
Algarve-style sautéed squid — Digitally created illustrative image
Digitally created illustrative image

Ingredients

  • 900 g cleaned small squid
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 70 ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Coriander, salt and pepper
  • 600 g small potatoes

Step-by-step method

  1. Boil small potatoes until tender and set aside.
  2. Dry squid and season with garlic, bay, pepper and a little lemon.
  3. Heat olive oil and sauté squid until no longer translucent.
  4. Add wine and simmer to reduce, making sure squid is cooked all the way through.
  5. Scatter coriander over the pan and serve with potatoes and sauce.
A home-style version; regional and family variations are common. Check cooking times and food doneness before serving.