Calamari Mediterranean

ChefDebs's Note:

This is a really nice way to prepare calamari as opposed to frying it. Make sure you have plenty of french bread to mop up the juices.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic cloves , roasted
• 2 cups calamari
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili , chopped
• 2 medium plum tomatoes , diced
• ½ cup white wine
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt

Directions:

1. In a hot saute pan add the oil, garlic and calamari.
2. Saute for 1 min then add the capers, cumin, red pepper flakes, chopped ancho chili and diced tomatoes. Cook for another minute.
3. Add the white wine and lime juice and then simmer for 4 minutes.
4. Finish by adding the chopped parsley, salt and butter.
5. Reduce until sauce thickens.
6. Serve with French bread.

Reviews

[Francine88]

This was pretty good. I noticed a taste from the canned diced tomatos... Next time I'll use fresh and I'm sure it will be better. But after eating the leftovers the next day, the canned taste wasn't there any more!! I didn't have capers or the one pepper. I only gave it 4 stars because I still felt it was missing something. I would have like a veggie or two more in it. But still a great base recipe to get creative with and make your own! Also, go with your gut with how long to cook at the end. There were plenty of juices so I just let it boil until the calarami tasted done. Still plenty of sauce left for my bread.

BTW, I've never used wine to cook so I had to do research. I ended up getting Sutter Home Pinot Grigio from the little 4 pack bottles. One mini bottle is just more than what the recipe calls for so it's a great way avoid wasting a large bottle.

[Cookie McCookerpants]

My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I followed it as written, and it was easy to prepare and did not get overcooked or chewy. It is a spicy, flavorful, and lighter alternative to fried calamari. I served it with garlic toasts and a simple mixed greens salad. Thanks for sharing this one!

[LauraMac]

Delicious! I can't get ancho chillis here but used plain green chilli instead. I will definitely make this again!