Squid with encebollados are a typical stew from northern Spain, especially in Asturias and the Basque Country, where small squid are cooked with confit onion. The sweet onion complements the tender texture of the squid. It is a humble tavern dish that has become a classic of seafood cuisine.
Mediterranean
Squid with onions
Onion squid stewed with confit onion, white wine and paprika.
- Spain
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 295 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates 16 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 520 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chipirones encebollados is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 50 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 35 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 800 g of clean small squid.
- Have ready: 3 large onions, finely julienned.
- Have ready: 4 cloves of minced garlic.
- Have ready: 150 ml of white wine.
- Have ready: 100 ml of fish broth.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Sauté the onions in oil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes until…
Sauté the onions in oil over medium-low heat for 20 minutes until they are very soft and sweet.
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Add garlic
Add garlic, paprika and chilli; cook 2 minutes, stirring.
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Add whole squid
Add whole squid, white wine and broth; salt and pepper
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Cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes until the squid…
Cook covered over low heat for 15 minutes until the squid are tender.
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Uncover and reduce the liquid for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Uncover and reduce the liquid for 5 minutes over medium heat.
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Serve with chopped parsley and bread to dip in the confit onion.
Serve with chopped parsley and bread to dip in the confit onion.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
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