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Squid Mediterranean

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Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 lbs cleaned, whole squid (body and tentacles)

1 Tbs olive oil

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 Clove garlic, minced

2 16 oz cans Italian-style tomatoes, drained and chopped

3 Tbs sliced black olives

1 Tbs capers

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried marjoram

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

Directions

Cut body of squid into 1/2 inch slices; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Add squid and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until squid is tender. Serve over a bed of rice.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 299
Calories from Fat 68 (23%)
% Daily Value*
12%Total Fat 8g
7%Saturated Fat 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
176%Cholesterol 528mg
21%Sodium 510mg
30%Potassium 1037mg
7%Total Carbohydrate 20g
11%Dietary Fiber 2.9g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
75%Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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