Catalan-Style Squid and Octopus Stew

Squid and octopus cooked with Spanish flavours of smoked paprika and saffron, served simply with crusty bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 34.2 grams 136.8 grams
Fat 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
1
piece
Crusty Bread
to serve
Liquids
250
ml
Meat
200
g
Chorizo
cut into half-moons
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1.25
ml
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
30
ml
Flat leaf Parsley
roughly chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Seafood
200
g
Squid
cleaned
300
g
Octopus
cleaned
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
cut into 2cm squares
400
g
Potatoes
peeled, halved lengthways, then cut into thick slices
400
g

Steps

  • Heat a frying pan and gently fry the olive oil, onion, and red pepper for 4 minutes until soft.
  • Add the garlic, chorizo, paprika, and saffron, then fry for 3 minutes until the chorizo releases its oil.
  • Add the potatoes and stir to combine with the other ingredients.
  • Separate the squid tentacles and cut the body into bite-sized squares and the octopus into 4cm pieces.
  • Add the prepared squid and octopus to the pan and stir well.
  • Add tomatoes and fish stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with bread.