CALAMARI WITH TOMATO, CAPER BERRIES AND BASIL
I cannot remember from where I copied the recipe. I have not made it but did remember it was tremendous and that's why I had to have the recipe.
Provided by ksenko
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 T evoo, add minced garlic and shallots; Cook until soft. Stir in tomatoes, wine, water, chile, basil, orange zests, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a kitchen mallet to pound both sides of calamari bodies to tenderize. Cut crosswise into rings. Add calamari and caper berries to sauce. Cook until calamari are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 3 T evoo in a different skillet. Rub bread with garlic clove. Add clove to oil and cook 2 minutes. Add bread and fry, flipping once. Put bread in bowl, top with calamari sauce. season with pepper and basil.
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Erik Gomez
erik_gomez53@yahoo.comThis calamari dish is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Ernest Boamah
e_boamah@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm entertaining guests.
faizan Hania
fhania@gmail.comI've never cooked calamari before, but this recipe made it easy. My calamari turned out tender and flavorful.
Hemayat wisal
h-w27@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but this calamari dish was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Babayemi Oluwatoyin
babayemi_oluwatoyin@yahoo.comThis calamari dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's delicious and looks beautiful on a plate.
Nisa Krass
n_k29@aol.comI'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. My calamari turned out great!
Boston Knalls
boston66@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, and my calamari was perfect. I served it over angel hair pasta, and it was a hit with my family.
Meghla Raj
raj.meghla78@gmail.comI'm not a fan of capers, so I omitted them from this recipe. It was still very good.
O No
n26@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Brenden Anovic
a@aol.comI'm allergic to tomatoes, so I substituted roasted red peppers in this recipe. It turned out great!
Vinod Krish
v.krish@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. I added some chopped olives and artichoke hearts, and it was delicious.
I am Lover
lover_i68@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my calamari turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jameson Lowe
jameson-lowe@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of calamari, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was delicious, and the calamari was cooked perfectly.
Steven Robinson
steven-robinson48@yahoo.comThis calamari dish is easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it!
DipagoyaL GoyaL
goyal.d56@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomato and basil are so fresh, and the capers add a nice salty tang.
Irfan Uddin
irfanuddin6@gmail.comI've made this calamari recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful, and the calamari is always tender.
Sagor Official
o@gmail.comThis calamari dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the tomato, capers, and basil complemented each other perfectly, and the calamari was cooked to perfection.