KALAMARI WITH ANCHOVY AND OLIVE SAUCE

Kalamari With Anchovy and Olive Sauce image

Provided by evelynathens

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 anchovy fillets, minced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and minced
2 tablespoons ouzo or 2 tablespoons Pernod
4 lbs whole small squid, cleaned (you can also purchase them pre-cleaned)
2 tablespoons flour
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

For sauce: In a skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat, add garlic, cilantro, shallots, mustard, anchovies, olives and ouzo and season to taste.
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
For squid: Cut squid into ¼ inch rings and toss with the flour.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tblsps of the oil over high heat until hot and cook squid, stirring, for 1-2 minutes, or until white.
Stir cooked squid into the prepared sauce and cook 2 minutes.
Transfer to a heated serving dish and garnish with lemon wedges.
Great served with a pilaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.1, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 770.3, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 49.4