Pan-seared calamari with spicy marinara over linguine is a tantalizing dish that combines the delicate flavor of calamari with the bold, piquant taste of spicy marinara. The calamari is seared until golden and tender, then tossed in a flavorful marinara sauce before being served over a bed of al dente linguine. This gourmet meal is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner at home. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, it's sure to impress your taste buds and delight your senses.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SEARED CALAMARI WITH WHITE BEANS AND CHORIZO
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the calamari rings, garlic, chili flakes, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the chorizo and cook, shaking frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Transfer the chorizo to a plate lined with a paper towel. Wipe out the skillet and return to high heat.
- Add the oil to the skillet and heat until very hot. Add the calamari mixture to the skillet; be careful because the pan will flame. Saute for a few minutes and then add the chorizo, beans and their juice, red bell peppers, parsley, lemon juice, and butter. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings. If there isn't enough liquid, add a few tablespoons of clam juice or water.
- To serve, pour the stew into a shallow bowl and pass the croutons.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, parsley, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper together. Cut the baguette into 1/4-inch slices at a severe angle. Lay baguette slices on a cookie sheet and brush with the seasoned oil. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
SHRIMP MARINARA OVER LINGUINE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside (or refrigerate until later in the week).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. In a food processor, pulse the shallots and garlic until minced. Add shallots and garlic to skillet and saute for 1 minute. Add oregano, basil and red pepper flakes and stir to coat. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. To the simmering sauce, add shrimp, cover skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through. Pour sauce over linguine and serve with Wilted Mustard Greens.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add brown sugar and cook until sugar melts, about 2 minutes. Add mustard greens and 2 tablespoons water, cover pan and steam for 2 to 3 minutes until greens wilt. Season, to taste, with salt and ground black pepper.
- Place the garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced. Spoon the minced garlic into a jar and pour over enough oil to cover the garlic. Seal well and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
SPICY SAUTEED CALAMARI OVER PASTA
I found this recipe on eastvillagekitchen.com and made it with my wife. It came out so good I had to add to my cookbook. If you like Fra Diavolo you'll love this! The version we just made was a little too spicy - I might try cutting down on the red pepper next time - but it was still really delicious. Great over pasta, or on its own as an appetizer (double the serving count for appetizer).
Provided by Chef Remy 186273
Categories Spaghetti
Time 30m
Yield 4 dishes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Give the squid a good rinse after you cut them into 1/2 inch rings. Be sure to drain out the rinse water in a strainer.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wok or shallow saute pan.
- Add chopped garlic to the oil and cook until the garlic begins to become translucent or browns up a little.
- Add the calamari.
- Add tomato paste, red pepper, salt, pepper,
- Saute on medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Add a handful of italian parsley.
- Saute on medium heat for 2 more minutes.
- Serve with some additional parsley over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 264.2, Sodium 178.4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 19
CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO OVER LINGUINE RECIPE BY TASTY
In this classic Italian pasta dish, tender squid rings and tentacles simmer in a thick and spicy tomato sauce-fra diavolo means "brother devil" in Italian. Toss it with linguine, top with more parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve family style. We recommend using clam juice to enhance the seafood flavor, but chicken stock works too!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil of medium-high heat.
- While the water is boiling, make the sauce: In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt and sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and mix until evenly combined with the aromatics. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste has darkened and thickened. It is okay if some of the paste begins to stick to the bottom of the pot. Deglaze with the red wine and clam juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes and, using a potato masher, break up the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add the calamari and stir to coat in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the calamari is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste.
- When the calamari has 6-8 minutes cooking time left, drop the linguine into the boiling water and until just shy of al dente. Reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of the pasta water.
- Using tongs, transfer the linguine directly to the calamari sauce. Add the reserved pasta water and toss well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the linguine is al dente and well coated in the sauce. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and half of the parsley.
- Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 10 grams
CALAMARI MARINARA
Calamari has an unfair reputation for being tricky to work with and that it's rubbery when cooked. Here's the secret: cook it in 45 seconds or 45 minutes--very quickly or a long slow simmer. For this marinara dish, I use the long simmer method.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h11m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drizzle olive oil into saucepan (not over heat). Add onions, Serrano pepper, garlic, anchovy filet, red pepper flakes, and salt. Place pot over medium-high heat. When onions start to sizzle after a minute or so, stir and cook until onions and garlic just start to turn golden, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in wine.
- Cook until wine is reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer calamari to sauce pot; stir gently. Simmer until calamari are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Stir some sauce into the hot, drained pasta. Serve in warm bowls topped with more marinara sauce and grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.4 calories, Carbohydrate 117.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 53.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 921.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh calamari: Fresh calamari has a milder flavor and more tender texture than frozen calamari. If you can't find fresh calamari, frozen calamari is a good option, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Clean the calamari properly: Calamari can be cleaned by removing the head, tentacles, and ink sac. You can also remove the skin, but this is optional. Be sure to rinse the calamari thoroughly before cooking.
- Tenderize the calamari: Calamari can be tenderized by marinating it in an acidic solution, such as lemon juice or vinegar. You can also tenderize calamari by pounding it with a meat mallet.
- Cook the calamari quickly: Calamari cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked calamari will be tough and rubbery.
- Serve the calamari immediately: Calamari is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to store calamari, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Pan-seared calamari with spicy marinara over linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The calamari is tender and flavorful, the marinara sauce is spicy and rich, and the linguine is the perfect accompaniment. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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