Calamari With Asian Spinach

This was the first way that I tried Calamari and loved it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  medium red onion, finely diced
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 3  medium tomatoes, diced
• 2  tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
• 6  dashes  hot sauce
• 1  lb frozen spinach, thawed

• CALAMARI

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  cleaned  calamari (abt 24 pieces)
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil

Directions

1. To make the Spinach: In a large skillet, heat olive oil.
2. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Add spinach; bring to a boil.
5. Remove from heat and keep warm.
6. In a dish or resealable plastic bag, place calamari, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
7. Toss to coat calamari.
8. Marinate 10 minutes.
9. Thread six 12-inch skewers with calamari.
10. Brush with sesame oil.
11. Grill 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
12. Serve skewers on warm Asian spinach.