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CALAMARI SALAD



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This is one of the seven fish dishes we serve at Christmas time. It is easy to make and quite delicious! I enjoy it served both warm and cold. Either way, it has become one of our traditional dishes each year. The recipe has been passed down to me through my grandparents, who were excellent cooks. -Paul Rinaldi, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed
1/2 cup olive oil
3 anchovy fillets, minced, optional
2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup pitted Italian olives, sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Chop calamari tentacles; cut body into 1/2-in. rings., In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add anchovies if desired; stir in parsley and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add wine; stir in mushrooms, if desired, and seasonings. Add calamari; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until calamari is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cool slightly., In a serving bowl, toss celery, olives, lemon juice and calamari mixture. May be served warm, or refrigerated and served cold.

Nutrition Facts :

CALAMARI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lemon, juiced
Salt
16 cleaned squid, cut into rings
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pinch thyme
Pinch basil
Pinch oregano

Steps:

  • To a large pot of boiling water, add lemon juice and salt. Add squid rings and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine onion, celery, garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar and herbs with cooked squid and serve at room temperature or cool.

SPICY CALAMARI AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE



Spicy Calamari and Cucumber Salad with Spiced Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons chili paste (such as sambal)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger (about one 2-inch piece)
Kosher salt, optional
1 pound frozen calamari, tubes and tentacles, thawed
8 ounces Persian cucumbers (about 2), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
2 cups Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus whole leaves, for garnish
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove)
1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
1 teaspoon sumac
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the spicy calamari and cucumber salad: Add the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, chili paste, garlic and ginger to a bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt if needed. Divide the marinade between 2 medium bowls. Add the calamari to one of the bowls and the cucumbers to the other. Stir so that the calamari and cucumbers are fully coated in the marinade. Let marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the calamari from the marinade and pat dry. Grill the calamari in batches until charred and tender, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice the tubes into 1/2-inch rings. Add the rings and whole tentacles to the bowl with the cucumbers and toss to combine.
  • For the spiced yogurt sauce: Whisk together the yogurt, chopped cilantro, coriander, garlic, caraway seeds, sumac, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt. The sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • To serve: Spread some of the yogurt sauce onto a shallow dish. Use a spoon to create a well in the center of the sauce so that the sides of the sauce are about 1/2-inch high. Add the marinated cucumbers and grilled calamari into the well. Garnish with cilantro leaves and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

SPICY CALAMARI SALAD



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This is my copycat recipe for a delicious salad I recently had in Nexxt Cafe, Miami Beach. I couldn't find a recipe for it, so I'm making it up from what I remember. If you are there on vacation, this is a must. Since I'm doing the best I can to re-create it, please feel free to make suggestions or comments. For the calamari, I guess you could make it from scratch; there are some good recipes here or just buy it at a restaurant. The "spicy" was very mild. For the vinaigrette find a recipe that goes well with it. I will experiment and taste a few different combinations and make updates as needed. I think some chopped avocados would go well with it.

Provided by Kitty Kat Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped mixed greens
1 -2 cup of spicy fried calamari
1 sliced ripe banana
1/4 cup cashews
1 cup shredded carrot
2 -4 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 -4 tablespoons chopped hearts of palm
spicy lime vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Mix and toss all chopped ingredients except the calamari.
  • Layer fried calamari on the salad.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 125.1, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.7

SPICY CALAMARI SALADSPICY CALAMARI SALAD



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Categories     Salad

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes (includes soaking time)
Servings: 6 to 8
Note: This is adapted from chef-owner Marc Murphy at Ditch Plains in New York City. Samal oelek is ground chile paste that can be found in Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets.
2 pounds squid with tentacles, cleaned and cut into 3/4-inch-thick rings
1 cup milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons sambal oelek
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup soybean or peanut oil
3 cups canola oil, for deep frying
Flour for dredging
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1/2 head romaine, julienned
1/3 head radicchio, julienned
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the calamari and milk in a bowl and let soak for 1 hour. 2. To make the vinaigrette, combine the brown sugar, sambal, fish sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and soybean oil in a bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside. 3. Heat the canola oil in a wok or deep-fryer to 350 degrees. 4. Drain the calamari completely. Spread the flour into a large shallow dish and, working in batches, dredge the calamari in it. Transfer to a sieve and shake off the excess flour. Add the calamari in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Immediately season with salt and pepper. 5. While the calamari is still hot, combine it with the romaine, radicchio and the sesame seeds in a salad bowl. Add half the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add more vinaigrette as needed and serve. Each of 8 servings: 479 calories; 21 grams protein; 28 grams carbo- hydrates; 2 grams fiber; 32 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 265 mg. cholesterol; 677 mg. sodium.

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