Best Marinated Calamari Recipes

MARINATED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Slcie the squid into rings and place in a small mixing bowl.
• Cover the squid with milk (use more or less as required. Add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours (or at least overnight).
• Drain the calamari and discard the milk. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
• Toss calamari in flour. I use a large plastic bag to do this.
• Deep fry until golden. Serve hot.
• Do not overcook the calamari as it may toughen.
• NOTE: Cooking time does not include overnight marination time.

MARINATED CALAMARI SALAD WITH LIGURIAN OLIVES, CELERY LEAVES, AND CHILES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the squid bodies and halve the tentacles.
• Combine the pure olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add the chile and squid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Transfer the squid to a bowl and mix with the extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate the squid in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
• Remove squid from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Add celery leaves, parsley, and olives and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and serve.

MARINATED GRILLED CALAMARI

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, combine calamari, garlic, chile flakes, parsley, 1/3 cup oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Chill, stirring often, 1 to 5 hours. 2. Pour calamari and marinade into a colander over a bowl. Brush marinade over cut sides of bread; grill on each side over high heat (450° to 550°) until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Cut into slices. 3. Grill calamari tubes, turning once, just until firm, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, using tongs, drop tentacles in clumps onto grill just to firm up, then spread out to cook evenly, 4 minutes total. Put calamari in a dish and drizzle with remaining oil, lemon juice, and salt. Serve with bread.