CALAMARI IN BALSAMIC REDUCTION
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
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
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
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
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
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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