Best 4 Pan Seared Calamari With Spicy Marinara Over Linguine Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Pan-Seared Calamari with Spicy Marinara over Linguine. This delectable dish harmonizes the tender texture of calamari with the spicy kick of marinara sauce, all while nestled atop a bed of al dente linguine. Dive into the depths of flavor as the calamari's delicate taste mingles with the tangy tomatoes and aromatic herbs. The spicy marinara adds a fiery touch, while the linguine provides a hearty foundation to this delightful symphony of flavors. Savor this exceptional dish as a main course or as a delightful appetizer, accompanied by a glass of crisp white wine to elevate the experience. Alongside this main recipe, explore variations such as calamari fritti, a classic Italian appetizer featuring crispy calamari rings or tentacles, served with a zesty lemon sauce. For a more adventurous palate, try calamari ripieni, tender calamari stuffed with a flavorful mixture of seafood, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD LINGUINE FRA DIAVOLO



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Seafood Linguine Fra Diavolo is an easy Italian 4 ingredient, 20 minute recipe with seafood and pasta in a spicy red sauce.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 oz. linguine ((or another long pasta shape, such as fettuccini or spaghetti))
kosher salt
1 - 1 1/2 lb. seafood (such as shrimp, scallops, and/or calamari (see notes))
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((depending on how spicy you want it))
24 oz. marinara sauce ((about 2 1/2 cups))
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ((optional))
olive oil, more parsley, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and more crushed red pepper for serving ((optional))

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to directions until one minute before al dente.
  • Pat seafood dry with a paper towel. (If using frozen seafood, make sure it's completely defrosted.)
  • Heat the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the seafood (16 oz.) and the crushed red pepper (1/2 -1 teaspoon) and sauté until seafood is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes (or if already cooked, heated through, about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add marinara sauce (24 oz.) and parsley (2 tablespoons, if using) to the seafood in the skillet and heat through. If it's ready before the pasta is done, turn off heat and cover to keep it warm.
  • When pasta is finished cooking to 1 minute before al dente, transfer it directly to the skillet with tongs, as well as 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, and toss to coat. Heat for about 1-2 more minutes, until the pasta is finished cooking to al dente and the sauce thickens and coats the pasta well (you can add more pasta water 1/4 cup at a time if it seems dry at all).
  • Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsley, black pepper, and more crushed red pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 892 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO OVER LINGUINE RECIPE BY TASTY



Calamari Fra Diavolo Over Linguine Recipe by Tasty image

In this classic Italian pasta dish, tender squid rings and tentacles simmer in a thick and spicy tomato sauce-fra diavolo means "brother devil" in Italian. Toss it with linguine, top with more parsley and red pepper flakes, and serve family style. We recommend using clam juice to enhance the seafood flavor, but chicken stock works too!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup full bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
½ cup clam juice, or chicken broth
1 can whole peeled tomato, drained
1 lb calamari rings and tentacles, cleaned
¾ lb dried linguine
2 tablespoons lemon
½ cup fresh italian parsley, roughly chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil of medium-high heat.
  • While the water is boiling, make the sauce: In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt and sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the tomato paste and mix until evenly combined with the aromatics. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste has darkened and thickened. It is okay if some of the paste begins to stick to the bottom of the pot. Deglaze with the red wine and clam juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 4-6 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add the whole peeled tomatoes and, using a potato masher, break up the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Add the calamari and stir to coat in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the calamari is very tender and the sauce has thickened. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste.
  • When the calamari has 6-8 minutes cooking time left, drop the linguine into the boiling water and until just shy of al dente. Reserve ¼ cup (60 ml) of the pasta water.
  • Using tongs, transfer the linguine directly to the calamari sauce. Add the reserved pasta water and toss well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the linguine is al dente and well coated in the sauce. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and half of the parsley.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter and garnish with remaining parsley and red pepper flakes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 10 grams

FRIED CALAMARI WITH SPICY RED SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
One 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup grated carrots
Kosher salt
2 quarts canola oil
2 cups rice flour
2 cups semolina flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound frozen and thawed calamari, bodies cut into 1/4-inch rings and tentacles
1 cup drained jarred pickled pepper slices
6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
Flaky sea salt
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a medium pot over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir until the tomato paste is thoroughly incorporated. Add the crushed tomatoes to a food mill and process the tomatoes directly into the pot. Add the grated carrots and season with kosher salt. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Cover and put aside to keep warm.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with paper towels.
  • Add the rice flour, semolina flour, pepper and 2 teaspoons kosher salt to a large shallow dish and mix until thoroughly combined. Working in 3 batches, toss the calamari, pickled pepper slices and rosemary sprigs in the seasoned flour, then scoop them out with a pasta spider and shake off the excess; transfer to the oil. Fry for 90 seconds, then remove to the paper towels and season with flaky sea salt. Repeat until all the calamari is cooked.
  • Serve with the lemon wedges and spicy marinara on the side.

CALAMARI IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE



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This dish looks like you slaved over it and has such a rich taste that you don't need any sides. It is a creamy spicy calamari in white wine sauce over pasta. Dinner for two but easily doubled. Serve with the rest of the wine!

Provided by NUKA1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
8 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
¾ cup white wine
3 cherry peppers, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cream
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded fresh basil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden brown. Stir in the squid, and cook until it turns white. Pour in white wine and cherry pepper slices; bring to a simmer, and cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch into the cream, and add to the simmering calamari. Season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thickened. To serve, toss pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1229.5 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 417.3 mg, Fat 67.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the calamari is tender and not rubbery, avoid overcooking it. Cook it for just a few minutes per side, or until it turns opaque and slightly browned.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to pound the calamari steaks.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when searing the calamari. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • If you don't have any white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the marinara sauce spicier, add more red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • Serve the calamari with a side of lemon wedges and grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This pan-seared calamari with spicy marinara over linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The calamari is tender and flavorful, and the spicy marinara sauce is the perfect complement. Serve it with a side of lemon wedges and grated Parmesan cheese for a complete meal.

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