Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-2 lb cleaned squid
- 3 T. olive oil
- 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 3 bay leaves (optional)
- 20 chopped almonds
- A pinch of saffron
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1 T. sherry vinegar
- Salt
- 2 T. finely chopped parsley
Preparation:
Put a large pot of salty water to a boil. Put the bay leaves in the water.
Meanwhile, slice the squid tubes into thick rings and set aside.
Mix the almonds, a pinch of salt, and the saffron in the bowl of a food processor. Buzz until it combines well. Add the sherry and the sherry vinegar and buzz on high for a minute or two.
When the water is almost boiling, heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and saute -- do not let it brown. When you see the first piece browning, pour in the sherry-saffron-almond mixture, stir well and turn the heat down to medium. Bring to a boil, then drop the heat again to medium-low. Let this cook for 3-5 minutes.
After the sauce is cooked, add the parsley and stir to combine. Taste to see if it needs more salt.
Once the water is boiling, drop the squid into the boiling water. Remove them after 45 seconds -- no more!
Drain the squid and toss in with the sauce. Turn off the heat, stir to combine and serve at once.