Squid with Peas

Name: Squid with Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Calamari (squid) (to clean) 1.8 lbs; Frozen peas (or fresh) 2 ½ cups; Fresh scallion 1; Dry white wine ½ cup; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste

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219

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 219
Carbohydrates g 9.3
of which sugars g 5.9
Protein g 21.6
Fats g 8.8
of which saturated fat g 2.13
Fiber g 8.1
Cholesterol mg 80
Sodium mg 532

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Monica Pannacci

Calamari with peas is this amazing dish you'll spot all over Italy’s coastline, especially during spring. In places like Liguria and the Adriatic, folks love turning fresh, tender calamari into all sorts of really really good meals. Some go for fried rings or stuffed tubes, but this calamari and peas recipe is all about simple, moist comfort food.

Here's the deal: the magic happens with the squid with peas. The peas become sweet—really soak up that seafood goodness—while the calamari stays nice and soft when cooked just right. It's a perfect example of how Italian home cooks use what's in season. Fresh peas in spring? Super tasty. Serve it with crusty toasted bread for scooping the juices or as a sauce for pasta on a hectic night. And look, if you are ready to shake up your usual cuttlefish dish, this calamari with peas lets you get creative with whatever's in the kitchen.

Some people throw in tomato sauce or choose a tangy white wine kick. And the sauce? Delicious every time. The heart of the dish—really—is that tender calamari and sweet peas simmering together. It’s for anyone hunting for easy seafood recipes that still feel pretty special. Plus, it works as a second fish course, quick main dish, or even part of a Mediterranean seafood spread.

Italian families stress cleaning the squid well to keep the dish fresh and not rubbery. You'll find loads of regional variations—some add more herbs, others keep it plain. Thing is, whether you call it calamari stew with peas or calamari in tomato sauce, this traditional Italian recipe fits in perfectly at a chill dinner with friends or just a regular weeknight meal when you're craving something juicy and flavorful. Seriously good. So next time you're thinking about seafood, give it a shot, and enjoy a taste of Italy right at home.

How to prepare Squid with Peas

To prepare the squid with peas, first clean the squid: rinse them, separate the head from the mantle, and gently remove the innards and the quill of cartilage inside 1. Rinse them well, inside and out, and remove the skin 2, including the beak. Rinse multiple times and finally cut them into rings about 3/4 inch wide 3.

Clean and finely chop the scallion 4. Heat a splash of oil in a pan, add the scallion 5, and let it wilt, then add the peas 6, salt, and cook for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat.

Meanwhile, pour the squid into another pan with another splash of oil and the garlic clove 7. Deglaze with white wine and cook for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat 8, then remove the garlic from the pan 9.

At this point, add the peas 10, add a drizzle of oil, and cook for another 10 minutes 11. Adjust the salt, if necessary, and serve your squid with peas accompanied by slices of toasted bread 12!