Description
Hot Butter Calamari is a delectable seafood dish that showcases the freshness of calamari, perfectly cooked and enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce. This simple yet decadent recipe promises to impress your taste buds and guests alike, making it a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Calamari
- 500g fresh or frozen calamari
Butter
- 100g good quality butter
Garlic
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Calamari: Start by cleaning the calamari thoroughly. If using whole calamari, remove the head, innards, and beak, then slice the body into rings. Rinse well under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to bubble slightly, which will infuse the butter with a rich flavor and prepare it for the garlic.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Calamari: Add the calamari rings to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the buttery garlic mixture. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the calamari is opaque and tender.
- Add Lemon Juice and Parsley: Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the calamari and toss in chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook: Calamari cooks quickly; overcooking can make it tough, so aim for a tender texture.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh calamari and herbs will enhance the overall flavor of the dish.
- Control the Heat: Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the butter and garlic.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to tailor the dish to your liking.
- Serve Immediately: Hot Butter Calamari tastes best fresh off the stove, so plan to serve it right away.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hot Butter Calamari, seafood recipe, calamari