CALAMARI WITH TOMATO, CAPER BERRIES AND BASIL
I cannot remember from where I copied the recipe. I have not made it but did remember it was tremendous and that's why I had to have the recipe.
Provided by ksenko
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 T evoo, add minced garlic and shallots; Cook until soft. Stir in tomatoes, wine, water, chile, basil, orange zests, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a kitchen mallet to pound both sides of calamari bodies to tenderize. Cut crosswise into rings. Add calamari and caper berries to sauce. Cook until calamari are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat remaining 3 T evoo in a different skillet. Rub bread with garlic clove. Add clove to oil and cook 2 minutes. Add bread and fry, flipping once. Put bread in bowl, top with calamari sauce. season with pepper and basil.
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Laura Knox
k_l@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of calamari, but this recipe was amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nitheesh Nithz
nnitheesh@yahoo.comThis calamari dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved it!
Elizabeth Hammond
elizabeth_h@gmail.comI made this calamari dish for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a party.
Boyzone Arita
boyzonea@gmail.comThis calamari dish is a great appetizer or main course. I served it with a side of rice and it was perfect.
Kafka
kafka87@hotmail.comI wasn't sure how I would like calamari, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!
Mohamed Hosafi
h_mohamed@gmail.comThis calamari dish is a great way to try something new. I'd never had calamari before, but I loved this recipe.
Rick Numb
rnumb@gmail.comI love this calamari dish! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
lookatyoustrawberrysimp
lookatyoustrawberrysimp73@yahoo.comThis recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The calamari is so tender and flavorful.
S Sajon
sajon_s@hotmail.comI've made this calamari dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Mason Kuter
k.m59@gmail.comThis calamari dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Elizabeth Dixon
elizabeth_d@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Richard WILLOUGHBY
richardw25@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover calamari. I had some leftover from a party and this was a perfect way to use it up.
Khalil Johnson
k-johnson@hotmail.comThe calamari was a little overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.
Thomas Grier
g_thomas16@yahoo.comThis dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Yaretzi Gonzalez
g_yaretzi@gmail.comI've never cooked calamari before, but this recipe made it easy. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Micah Norway
micah-n91@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Alfie Jones
alfiej@gmail.comThe calamari was a little tough, but the sauce was delicious.
Gunther Naude
n-g@yahoo.comI made this calamari dish for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
TAWEER Ahadi
a-t34@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out delicious. The calamari is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is divine.
suhaib ramzi
r_s@aol.comThis calamari dish was a hit at our dinner party! The combination of flavors from the tomatoes, capers, berries, and basil was絶妙. The calamari was cooked perfectly - tender and not chewy at all.