SPICY CALAMARI WITH TOMATO, CAPERBERRIES AND PINE NUTS

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Spicy Calamari With Tomato, Caperberries and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Israeli couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 rosemary sprig
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Kosher salt
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound squid, cleaned, bodies cut into 1/2 -inch rings, tentacles left whole
1/4 cup sliced caperberries
3 cups baby spinach leaves, packed
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add couscous. Cook for 1 minute, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add shallots and rosemary and sauté for about 2 minutes, until shallots are golden. Add garlic, pine nuts, red pepper flakes and salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and bring to a fast simmer. Cook for 6 minutes. Add squid and caperberries and cook for about 2 minutes, until squid is just opaque. Stir in the spinach and couscous (spinach will wilt). Season with more salt and serve garnished with scallion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 818, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1851 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

Ishwar Shah
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Meh. This dish was just okay. I've had better calamari before.


Brian Foyster
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my calamari turned out tough and chewy. I think I might have overcooked it.


Appu Mauritius
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The calamari was delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Motaz Anthony
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I had some trouble finding tomato caperberries, but I was able to substitute them with regular capers. The dish still turned out great.


Jashan Kumar
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili flakes.


Armpit Salad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The calamari was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


SANELE JULIA Mkwanazi
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5 stars! This dish was amazing. The calamari was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


hasan akram
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I'm not a huge fan of calamari, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the calamari was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mduduzi Khumalo
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This recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. I had everything on hand, so it was a great last-minute dinner option.


Khloe mair
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The tomato caperberries added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. I've never tried them before, but I'll definitely be using them again.


Billadon Billadon
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This calamari dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, with the spiciness, tanginess, and nuttiness all complementing each other beautifully. The calamari was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful.