LEMON CAPER CALAMARI STEAKS WITH BROCCOLINI

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Categories     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Fish     Garlic     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
1 lb Broccolini, trimmed
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
4 frozen calamari steaks (1 lb total), thawed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon bottled capers in brine, rinsed and drained
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add Broccolini and cook, turning with tongs, until coated with oil, then add water and salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter with tongs and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. While oil heats, stir together flour, cheese, and pepper in a wide shallow bowl, then lightly beat egg with water in another wide shallow bowl. Dredge 1 calamari steak in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, and transfer to a plate. Dredge another steak in flour and dip in egg in same manner, then sauté coated steaks over moderately high heat, turning over once, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes total. Transfer to platter with Broccolini and keep warm, loosely covered. Dredge, dip, and sauté remaining 2 steaks in same manner, transferring to platter.
  • Pour off fat from skillet, then add butter, lemon juice (to taste), and capers to skillet and cook over moderate heat just until butter melts, about 45 seconds. Pour lemon caper sauce over calamari steaks and serve immediately.

Abdi Usman40
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This recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the lemon caper sauce was divine. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Santosh Debnath
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Not a fan. The calamari was rubbery and the sauce was too tangy.


Nisthobdho shihab
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The calamari was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was very good. I think I'll try it again with a shorter cooking time.


Nusra Tusubira
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the lemon caper sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Farjana Akthr
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the calamari and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujan Limbu
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This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the lemon caper sauce was the perfect complement. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Rai Santosh
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Meh.


Dik Khadka
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The calamari was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try it again with a different cooking method.


Willy Khet
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This was my first time cooking calamari and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Divya Prasai
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Marie Kandeh
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This lemon caper calamari steaks with broccolini was a hit! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the lemon caper sauce was tangy and delicious. The broccolini was a great side dish, and it all came together quickly and easily.