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Shrimp, Squid, and Vegetables

17/11/2023

I can definitely provide you with a recipe for a dish of shrimp, squid, and vegetables. I will show you a simple but delicious recipe that highlights the flavors of the sea along with the freshness of the vegetables, in a style that harmonizes well with Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 300 g of fresh or frozen shrimp, cleaned and shelled
  • 300 g of squid, cut into rings or strips (tentacles may also be used)
  • 2 zucchini, sliced into rounds or sticks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Chopped fresh parsley, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté lightly.

  2. Add the squid to the skillet and cook until they become opaque and slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

  3. In the same skillet, add another round of oil if necessary and then add the shrimp. Sauté until they turn pink and are fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove them and set them aside with the squid.

  4. Add the sliced zucchini and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until they are tender but still crispy. This may take about 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the vegetables.

  5. Return the shrimp and squid to the skillet with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and if you like, a bit of lemon juice to add freshness.

  6. Cook everything for another minute so that the flavors meld together.

  7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve hot, perhaps accompanied by a crispy slice of bread or some white rice to soak up the flavors of the dish.

Curiosity

Italian cuisine is famous for its ability to enhance the flavors of the sea with simple but high-quality ingredients. The secret lies in the use of good olive oil and in the freshness of the fish. In Italy, it is common to find similar dishes served as appetizers in seaside restaurants or prepared in homes during the summer season, to capture the freshness of the sea’s bounty.