SPICY CALAMARI WITH FREGOLA
In Sardinia, rustic saucy fish stews are commonly served with fregola, simmered golden nuggets of toasted semolina, hearty and satisfying. A relative of couscous, fregola arrived by ship from nearby Tunisia, became popular and melded into the local cuisine long ago. The little round pellets are the size of a peppercorn, or a bit larger. When cooked, they have a pleasant, slightly chewy texture. Traditionally, fregola is used in vegetable soups as a way to add substance; prepared like a juicy risotto with the concentrated flavor of clams or other shellfish; or served as part of a room-temperature salad. Most Italian stores in the United States carry it, but you may substitute Israeli-style pearl couscous, which has a similar flavor.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, grains and rice, seafood, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spread the calamari on a baking sheet and pat dry as best you can with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, wide skillet over high heat. Add calamari and quickly stir-fry, cooking for only 1 minute, until puffed. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Return pan to stove, reduce heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add crushed red pepper, anchovy and garlic and let sizzle, then add onions and stir well.
- Season onions generously and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened and faintly colored. Add saffron and wine and simmer for 1 minute, then add tomato and broth. Adjust heat so sauce simmers gently for about 10 minutes, until flavors are well mingled. Taste for salt and hot pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 cups salted water to a boil. Add fregola and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Add par-cooked calamari to the sauce over high heat. Add basil leaves and stir well until everything is heated through and calamari are completely cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and fold in cooked fregola. Sprinkle with oregano, add a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 766 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Md Mahfuj Alom
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It was easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a party.
Kailash Khinchi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. I would try to find a faster recipe next time.
Ehijie Ebolosele
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Shafi Ali
[email protected]This dish was perfect for a party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
NAZMA HELEN
[email protected]This dish was a bit too expensive for my taste. I would try to find a cheaper recipe next time.
Gaby Gaby
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Amaz Ghazni
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.
Heather Rodwell
[email protected]I loved the combination of calamari and fregola. It was something different and very tasty.
Kabi Paudel
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Chuggyybooii 100t
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I loved this dish! The fregola was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Clement Ozor
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would make it again, but I would use less chili pepper.
GDHyperS
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Rylee Roberts
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spicy calamari and the fregola. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Snyville
[email protected]The calamari was a bit too chewy for my taste, but the fregola was delicious. I would make this dish again, but I would use a different type of seafood.
Sylvester best
[email protected]I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to whip it up in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The results were impressive, too. The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and the fregola was cooked perfectly. I will def
Jorge Contreras
[email protected]This spicy calamari with fregola was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat. The calamari was tender and succulent, and the fregola cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish agai