To prepare a delicious baked calamari recipe, we start by making sure we have all the necessary ingredients at hand. You will need a medium onion, a few cloves of garlic, fresh or frozen calamari, quality tomato juice, dry white wine, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and some herbs, such as oregano or basil.
The first step is to clean the calamari if they are fresh. We cut them into rings about one centimeter thick. Now, we turn our attention to the onion and garlic. We finely chop the onion, and we gently crush the garlic with the blade of a knife to release its flavors. In a heated pan, we put a little olive oil, add the onion and garlic, and let them sauté on low heat, along with two tablespoons of water. It is important to stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan. We season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the onion becomes translucent, we add the cut calamari and stir well to combine the flavors. After a few minutes, we pour in the tomato juice and white wine, allowing the mixture to come to a boil. This is the moment when the aroma of the dish will fill the entire kitchen, inviting you to continue.
Once the sauce starts to boil, we remove the garlic from the mixture, discarding it, as its role was to provide extra flavor without remaining in the dish. We transfer all the contents of the pan into a heat-resistant dish, making sure the sauce covers the calamari well.
Now, we preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish in the oven for 30-40 minutes. During this time, the aroma concentrates, and the calamari become tender, while the sauce thickens, providing a special taste.
To complete this dish, we can opt for a side of creamy mashed potatoes or plain white rice. In my case, I chose to serve the calamari with wild rice, which adds a pleasant contrast of textures and flavors, thanks to the nutty notes.
After the baking time has elapsed, we take the dish out of the oven and enjoy this delicious preparation, perfect for a special dinner. Bon appétit!
The first step is to clean the calamari if they are fresh. We cut them into rings about one centimeter thick. Now, we turn our attention to the onion and garlic. We finely chop the onion, and we gently crush the garlic with the blade of a knife to release its flavors. In a heated pan, we put a little olive oil, add the onion and garlic, and let them sauté on low heat, along with two tablespoons of water. It is important to stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan. We season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the onion becomes translucent, we add the cut calamari and stir well to combine the flavors. After a few minutes, we pour in the tomato juice and white wine, allowing the mixture to come to a boil. This is the moment when the aroma of the dish will fill the entire kitchen, inviting you to continue.
Once the sauce starts to boil, we remove the garlic from the mixture, discarding it, as its role was to provide extra flavor without remaining in the dish. We transfer all the contents of the pan into a heat-resistant dish, making sure the sauce covers the calamari well.
Now, we preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish in the oven for 30-40 minutes. During this time, the aroma concentrates, and the calamari become tender, while the sauce thickens, providing a special taste.
To complete this dish, we can opt for a side of creamy mashed potatoes or plain white rice. In my case, I chose to serve the calamari with wild rice, which adds a pleasant contrast of textures and flavors, thanks to the nutty notes.
After the baking time has elapsed, we take the dish out of the oven and enjoy this delicious preparation, perfect for a special dinner. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
300 g squid, one onion, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, 50 ml white wine, 150 g tomato juice, olive oil