Best 7 Calamari Steak Recipes

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Calamari steak, also known as squid steak, is a popular seafood dish that offers a unique and delectable taste. While it may seem intimidating to cook at home, it is a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in a variety of ways, from grilling or frying to baking or sautéing. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or something more elaborate, calamari steak is sure to please your palate. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to cooking calamari steak, including tips on how to select the freshest ingredients, as well as a variety of recipes to suit your taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CALAMARI STEAK RECIPE



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This calamari steak has a zing of flavor from lemon caper sauce. It's dredged in flour and parmesan cheese then sauteed for a golden finish.

Provided by Frank Prewitt

Categories     Pan-Fry & Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp all purpose flour
¼ tsp black pepper
1 large egg
1 tbsp water
4 1 lb total whole calamari steaks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp rinsed and drained capers
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • While the oil heats, stir together the cheese, flour, and pepper in a wide shallow bowl, then lightly beat the egg with water in another wide shallow bowl.
  • Dredge 1 calamari steak into the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and transfer to a plate.
  • Dredge another steak in flour and dip in egg in the same manner, then sauté the coated steaks over moderately high heat, turning over once for about 1½ minutes until golden.
  • Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered. Dredge, dip and sauté the remaining steaks in the same manner, transferring to a platter.
  • Pour off the fat from the skillet, then add butter, lemon juice to taste, and capers to the skillet and cook over moderate heat for about 45 seconds just until the butter melts.
  • Pour the lemon caper sauce over the calamari steaks and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.00kcal, Carbohydrate 5.00g, Cholesterol 63.00mg, Fat 16.00g, Fiber 1.00g, Protein 4.00g, SaturatedFat 6.00g, ServingSize 4.00, Sodium 177.00mg, Sugar 1.00g, TransFat 1.00g

CALAMARI STEAKS WITH LEMON BUTTER & PARSLEY RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Calamari Steaks with Lemon Butter & Parsley Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by rmulleni

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
3 calamari steaks ( 125 grms each)
1 egg white prepared with 2 tsp Deb El Just Whites 2 TBS water
1 cup Kikkoman Bread Crumbs, Panko
1 TBS Butter
2 tsp Olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Lemon
Parsley

Steps:

  • Directions Prepare Deb El Egg whites per directions on can. I prefer to prepare Calamari steaks by pounding them on both sides with a tined tenderizer to thin them out which increases the size a little. dip i egg white mixture, then in panko to coat on both sides. heat oil & butter on medium heat, saute in skillet 3 minutes on one side squeeze with lemon wedge, and salt & pepper to taste, turn and cook 3 more minutes, until crispy and golden brown, sprinkle with parsley and serve with fresh lemon...

CALAMARI



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This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
  • Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 66.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 254.1 mg

CALAMARI STEAK



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Categories     Fish     Appetizer     Fry

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Calamari Steaks
Progresso Garlic & Herb Bread Crumbs
4 eggs
1/3 cup white wine ( Pinot Grigio )
1 ounce of sliced almonds ( 1oz == 1/4 cup )
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon
olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Add enough olive oil to a medium sized frying pan to thinly cover the surface ( a few tablespoons ). Set to a medium heat. Wash calamari steaks under water and pat dry. Wisk egg in a bowl and dip the steaks in the egg wash. Cover the steaks with the Progresso Bread crumbs. Add one steak at a time to the pan and cook until golden brown ( about 3 minutes per side ). Set aside on plate when done. Repeat. If serving as an appetizer, cut the steaks into bite size pieces. Lemon, wine, butter sauce: ================== In the same pan, add the almonds and toast them for about 1 minute. Add butter. When the butter has melted and begins to bubble add the wine. Add the juice from 1/3 of a lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about a minute. It should reduce by about 1/2. Pour sauce over calamari.

CALAMARI STEAKS



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We love Calarami Steaks, this is my recipe that I have been making for Years & Years. They cook fast do not over cook. I usually cook them after we have had our salad, and have everything else ready. Enjoy.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Squid

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 calamari steaks (I buy ones that are pre-pounded)
2 eggs
salt
pepper
flour
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
canola oil

Steps:

  • Use a big skillet, place oil in skillet.
  • Beat eggs in shallow bowl.
  • Put flour in another shallow pan.
  • Seasoned bread crumbs in another pan.
  • Salt and pepper Calamari steaks, dip first into flour then into egg, then in to seasoned bread crumbs.
  • Fry in hot skillet,turn when brown on first side, brown on other side.
  • Serve.
  • These COOK FAST-- DO NOT OVER COOK as they will get TOUGH.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.8, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 35.5, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.1

AIR FRYER CALAMARI



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Guilt-free crispy air-fried calamari! Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
¼ cup milk
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound calamari rings, patted dry
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl. Combine panko, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  • Coat calamari rings first in flour, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture.
  • Place rings in the the basket of the air fryer so that none are overlapping. Work in batches if needed. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip rings, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and cook for 3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 728.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CALAMARI STEAK



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Make and share this Calamari Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Italian Cook

Categories     Squid

Time 50m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 calamari steak
1 cup progresso breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 cup heavy cream, mixed 1/3 with
half-and-half
2 tablespoons gorgonzola
2 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese (parmesan)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch chili flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch chopped fresh basil (so its in strips)
20 capers
3 kalamata olives, cut in half
1 tablespoon onion
salt and pepper
marinara sauce, maybe 1/8 cup (enough to make sauce pinkish)
oil, to create shallow fry in a medium pan

Steps:

  • in a small bowl beat egg, 1/4 cup of cream mixture, dried oregano, dried basil, chili flakes, one tablespoons parmesan cheese, and pinch salt pepper.
  • Dry the calamari steak and dip into the mixture.
  • Place calamari steak in bread crumbs and coat with crumbs pressing the crumbs into the steak with heel of hand until well attached.
  • Heat oil in medium frying pan.
  • Fry calamari steak until golden brown on both sides, steak is now cooked.
  • In a separate pan saute onions, capers, and olives.
  • When done, add remaining cream mixture, Gorgonzola cheese, remaining parmesan, fresh basil, lemon juice, and marinara sauce, please salt to taste.
  • When sauce is thick either heat calamari steak in oven for 1 minute or add hot sauce over the top, and eat!

Tips:

  • Choose fresh calamari with a firm texture and a mild, briny smell.
  • Clean the calamari properly by removing the head, tentacles, and ink sac.
  • Score the calamari steak in a criss-cross pattern to help it cook evenly.
  • Marinate the calamari steak in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Cook the calamari steak over high heat for a short period of time to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Serve the calamari steak immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Calamari steak is a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you grill it, pan-fry it, or bake it, calamari steak is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both flavorful and easy to make, give calamari steak a try.

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