LEMON CAPER CALAMARI STEAKS WITH BROCCOLINI

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Categories     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Fish     Garlic     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1 lb Broccolini, trimmed
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
4 frozen calamari steaks (1 lb total), thawed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon bottled capers in brine, rinsed and drained
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add Broccolini and cook, turning with tongs, until coated with oil, then add water and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter with tongs and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil heats, stir together flour, cheese, and pepper in a wide shallow bowl, then lightly beat egg with water in another wide shallow bowl. Dredge 1 calamari steak in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, and transfer to a plate. Dredge another steak in flour and dip in egg in same manner, then sauté coated steaks over moderately high heat, turning over once, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Transfer to platter with Broccolini and keep warm, loosely covered. Dredge, dip, and sauté remaining 2 steaks in same manner, transferring to platter.
  • Pour off fat from skillet, then add butter, lemon juice (to taste), and capers to skillet and cook over moderate heat just until butter melts, about 45 seconds. Pour lemon caper sauce over calamari steaks and serve immediately.

Lil Eddie
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Gaby Pink
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Jahangir Alam Akash
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook calamari and this recipe is definitely a winner.


Radha Radha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari.


Themba Oganne
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari turned out rubbery. I think I might have overcooked it.


Xs Ff
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moyna Akter kj
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the calamari and the lemon caper sauce.


Jassim Habib
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Saira Ashraf
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The calamari was cooked to perfection and the lemon caper sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Phenominal Gammer
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Mr. AHAAMN
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I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the lemon caper sauce was tangy and bright. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shahid Bilal
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This dish was a disaster! The calamari was overcooked and tough, and the lemon caper sauce was too salty.


Meno Pagal
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra lemon and capers, and it was much better.


Savanne
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The calamari was a bit chewy for my taste, but the lemon caper sauce was very good.


Boyslove Stories
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I wasn't sure how the calamari would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was cooked perfectly and the lemon caper sauce was delicious.


Sonia Roldan
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the lemon caper sauce, which was flavorful and light.


Sani Abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the calamari turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The lemon caper sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of酸味and salty.


Arifur Rahaman Nafish
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This lemon caper calamari steaks with broccolini dish was a hit! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the lemon caper sauce was tangy and bright. The broccolini was a nice addition, adding a bit of crunch and freshness to the dish.