Light Squid Stew with Potatoes and Peas

🦑 Squid Stew: Sea Flavor in a Healthy Spoonful

This stew is proof that traditional dishes can be perfectly compatible with a healthy diet. By using fresh squid, potatoes cooked in the broth itself, and tender peas, we achieve a complete single dish that provides high-quality protein and complex carbohydrates. The secret of this stew is the slow sauté and the use of a good homemade fish stock, which allows us to do without thickening flours or animal fats. It is comforting, filling, and evokes home cooking, but with an optimal nutritional profile for any day of the week.

🌿 Why is it exceptionally healthy?

• Lean Marine Protein: Squid is an excellent source of protein with virtually zero fat content.
• Quality Carbohydrates: Stewed potato offers stable energy, while peas provide fiber and plant protein.
• Rich in Iodine and Minerals: Essential for energy metabolism and proper thyroid function.

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Cleaning: Clean and cut 500g of squid into rings or medium pieces. Dry well so they don’t release too much water at the start.
2. Flavor Base: In a pot with EVOO, sauté one onion and one chopped green pepper until very soft.
3. Integration: Add a teaspoon of sweet paprika and one grated tomato. Cook for 2 more minutes.
4. The Potato: Peel 2 medium potatoes and \"crack\" them (breaking the cut at the end) so they release starch and thicken the stew naturally.
5. Cooking: Add the squid and cover with fish stock. Simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes.
6. Final Touch: 5 minutes before finishing, add 100g of tender peas. Adjust seasoning and serve hot after a short rest.