Coconut calamari is a flavorful and exotic dish that combines the tender texture of calamari with the sweet and nutty flavor of coconut. It is a popular dish in many parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. This recipe by Tasty will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious coconut calamari dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow instructions and a few simple ingredients, you can make a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to tantalize your palate with this mouthwatering coconut calamari recipe!
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COCONUT CALAMARI RECIPE BY TASTY
These coconut calamari strips are super refreshing and a great source of fiber! A perfect meal for the warmer months (or any month you'd like to enjoy some deep-fried goodness)!
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the caper juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
- Cut the coconut into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) wide strips and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Heat 1 inch (2 ½ cm) of canola oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet or line with paper towels and set nearby.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt.
- In a second medium bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar.
- Working in batches, remove the coconut meat from the marinade and transfer to the non-dairy milk mixture. Allow any excess liquid to drip off, then transfer to the flour mixture, tossing to coat.
- Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, fry the battered coconut meat for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain and immediately season with salt and lemon juice.
- Garnish the coconut calamari with the parsley and serve hot with warm marinara sauce and lemon wedges alongside.
- Enjoy!
THAI COCONUT VEGETABLE CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: coconut oil, red onion, medium jalapeno, garlic, orange bell pepper, large eggplant, red curry paste, brown sugar, light coconut milk, diced tomato, chickpeas, baby spinach, fresh cilantro, cooked brown rice
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the coconut oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, until just beginning to sweat. Add the jalapeño and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute, until just fragrant. Add the bell pepper and eggplant, and cook for 3 minutes, until the eggplant begins to soften.
- Add the curry paste and brown sugar and stir to coat the vegetables, making sure there are no large clumps of curry paste. Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine until the milk is stained from the curry paste. Stir the in diced tomatoes and chickpeas, and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once the curry is simmering, add the spinach, half at a time, and stir until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Garnish the curry with cilantro and serve over brown rice.
- Nutrition Calories: 212 Total fat: 7 grams Sodium: 368 Total carbs: 34 grams Dietary fiber: 8 grams Sugars: 10 grams Protein: 7 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
COCONUT CALAMARI SALAD
Not only did it make a fantastic sort of Thai-like salad, I can see this dish being quite versatile as well. It was very tasty hot and would be great over rice with some of the cooked-down marinade. It would also be amazing over a big bowl of crunchy greens. Just don't skip the toasted coconut as it really does make the dish.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Salad
Time 3h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine calamari, serrano pepper, Fresno pepper, lime juice, 2 tablespoons green onion, coconut milk, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, and palm sugar together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 to 3 hours. Pour calamari mixture into a colander set over a sink or bowl and drain, about 5 minutes. Discard liquid.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil smokes. Cook and stir calamari mixture in hot oil until calamari turns white and firms, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into a large shallow serving bowl and cool to room temperature. Wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
- Toss calamari and any accumulated juices together in the bowl. Add coconut flakes, cilantro, remaining green onion, and lime juice; stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 230.1 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 556.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- To ensure the calamari is tender, it's important to not overcook it. Calamari cooks quickly, so it's best to cook it for no more than 2-3 minutes.
- If you don't have coconut flour, you can use an equal amount of almond flour or wheat flour.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to your own taste preferences.
- Serve the calamari with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, tartar sauce, or aioli.
- For added flavor, you can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.
Conclusion:
This coconut calamari recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The calamari is coated in a crispy coconut breading and fried until golden brown. The result is a tender and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a family meal, this coconut calamari recipe is sure to be a hit.
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