Fried seafood with garlic and tomatoes
4 servings
20 minutes
Fried seafood with garlic and tomatoes is the essence of Mediterranean flavor, combining the freshness of the sea with aromatic herbs. This recipe, inspired by European culinary traditions, recalls dishes enjoyed along the coasts of Italy and Spain. Octopus, squid, and shrimp soaked in garlic oil acquire a tender texture and rich taste, while cherry tomatoes add a hint of acidity and juiciness. Parsley and rosemary provide a touch of freshness, making the dish truly balanced. It is best served hot with a glass of white wine and a piece of crusty bread to highlight the elegance and harmony of flavors. Perfect as a light dinner or an exquisite appetizer for special occasions.
1
Prepare seafood: cut Chilean squid and cooked octopus into three by three centimeter cubes, slice regular squid into rings, clean shrimp if necessary.
- Squid: 4 pieces
- Octopus: 200 g
- Humboldt (jumbo) squid: 400 g
- King prawns: 12 pieces
2
Chop the parsley and rosemary leaves, cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Rosemary: 2 stems
- Cherry tomatoes: 300 g
3
Slice the garlic into thin pieces.
- Garlic: 6 cloves
4
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add seafood, fry for a minute, then add greens and tomatoes to the pan. Heat for another minute and serve.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 6 cloves
- Squid: 4 pieces
- Octopus: 200 g
- Humboldt (jumbo) squid: 400 g
- King prawns: 12 pieces
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Rosemary: 2 stems
- Cherry tomatoes: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
