Catalan Sauté of Calamari (Squid) in Onion Marmalade

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 lb Calamari And Tentacles, Clean
• 3 tb Olive Oil, Virgin
• 1 Dry Red Chile Pepper, Broken
• 3 lg Onions
• Salt & Pepper To Taste
  
  

Directions:

1. Clean calamari and cut tubes crosswise into 1/2" rings. Dry calamari on paper towels and reserve.
2. In a medium frying pan, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add the calamari and sauté until the rings turn opaque white, about 30 seconds to one minute. Transfer calamari to a bowl and set aside.
3. Wipe pan dry, add remaining oil and heat. Add chile pepper and heat until it turns dark. Remove chile with a slotted spoon and discard.
4. Add the onions to the hot chile oil and cook, stirring, until onions are wilted, about 5 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized (golden brown), 30-40 minutes. (Add more oil if onions are dry or stick to the pan).
6. Season with salt/pepper. Add calamari and stir until heated throughout.
7. Serve with slices of hot or toasted French bread.