SEARED CALAMARI WITH BASIL
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Salad Bean Leafy Green Onion Quick & Easy Basil Squid Healthy Party Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blanch basil in a small saucepan of boiling water 15 seconds, then drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain basil and squeeze out excess liquid, then purée in a blender with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until dressing is bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Cut each body sac of calamari lengthwise along seam to open into a flat piece; rinse well. Pat calamari dry, then cut body sacs into 1-inch pieces and halve any large tentacles lengthwise.
- Toss beans, tomatoes, celery, and onion with 1/3 cup basil dressing, then gently toss with greens. Season with salt and lemon juice, then divide among 4 plates.
- Heat griddle over high heat until hot. Meanwhile, toss calamari with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Brush griddle with vegetable oil, then cook calamari in 1 layer, stirring occasionally with tongs, until browned in spots and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide calamari among salads; drizzle with some of remaining dressing.
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Khan Nawaz Afridi
[email protected]This dish is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices to the calamari before searing it.
R K Gamer YT
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy seafood dinner. The calamari is cooked perfectly and the basil sauce is delicious.
Fakhar Mughal
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the calamari and the basil sauce.
Tamara Mory
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. The basil sauce is also a great way to add some extra flavor to the dish.
lakshmi giri
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
SEHRISH ANJUM
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The calamari is so tender and flavorful, and the basil sauce is to die for.
Lleida
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always cooked perfectly and the basil sauce is amazing.
Jenisha Maharjan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the basil sauce.
Joey Nebbergall
[email protected]This dish is a great way to enjoy calamari. The searing gives it a nice crispy texture, and the basil sauce is a perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.
Amr Maki
[email protected]I love this recipe! The calamari is always cooked perfectly and the basil sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great on its own.
MD SHAWONE
[email protected]This seared calamari recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The calamari was cooked perfectly - tender and flavorful. The basil sauce was also delicious and complemented the calamari perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.