Best Calamari In Balsamic Reduction Recipes

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CALAMARI IN BALSAMIC REDUCTION



Calamari in Balsamic Reduction image

I had this at a restaurant and ran home to figure out how to make it. It's such a delicious and unusual starter for a meal.

Provided by LaLa8224

Categories     Squid

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 1/2-2 cups balsamic vinegar
1 lb calamari, rings uncooked

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil.
  • Add the squid and cook until just firm (about 2-3 minutes)-do not overcook.
  • Drain and rinse immediately under cold running water.
  • Drain well and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the balsamic vinegar (stirring occasionally) until it becomes thick and syrupy.
  • It should reduce to about 1/2 cup or maybe less.
  • Toss the calamari with the balsamic reduction and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 38.6, Carbohydrate 17.4, Sugar 14.3, Protein 6.4

FRIED CALAMARI WITH REMOULADE SAUCE DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP



Fried Calamari With Remoulade Sauce Drizzled With Balsamic Syrup image

The balsamic vinegar is cooked and reduced to a syrup consistency then drizzled over the calamari, which gives this Cajun calamari and zing!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs cleaned calamari, fresh, cut into 1/4 inch rings, towel dried
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly mixed
2 cups corn oil, more if needed
1 cup balsamic vinegar, reduced to a thick syrup

Steps:

  • Heat balsamic till reduced to a syrup.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and salt in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • When it is very hot, dredge the calamari in the flour mixture, shake off any excess then dip into egg then flour again and fry in the oil in batches until light-brown and crispy.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Season with salt.
  • Place on a platter and drizzle with balsamic syrup.
  • Serve with Remoulade Sauce (Recipe #87124).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.1, Fat 74.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 148.6, Sodium 253.9, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 12.6

CALAMARI MARINARA



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Calamari has an unfair reputation for being tricky to work with and that it's rubbery when cooked. Here's the secret: cook it in 45 seconds or 45 minutes--very quickly or a long slow simmer. For this marinara dish, I use the long simmer method.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, sliced thin
1 serrano chile pepper, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 anchovy fillet
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
6 cups crushed or pureed Italian plum tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds frozen calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil into saucepan (not over heat). Add onions, Serrano pepper, garlic, anchovy filet, red pepper flakes, and salt. Place pot over medium-high heat. When onions start to sizzle after a minute or so, stir and cook until onions and garlic just start to turn golden, 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in wine.
  • Cook until wine is reduced by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, and oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. When sauce begins to bubble, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer calamari to sauce pot; stir gently. Simmer until calamari are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parsley.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir some sauce into the hot, drained pasta. Serve in warm bowls topped with more marinara sauce and grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.4 calories, Carbohydrate 117.8 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 53.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 921.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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