SEARED CALAMARI WITH BASIL
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Salad Bean Leafy Green Onion Quick & Easy Basil Squid Healthy Party Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blanch basil in a small saucepan of boiling water 15 seconds, then drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Drain basil and squeeze out excess liquid, then purée in a blender with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until dressing is bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
- Cut each body sac of calamari lengthwise along seam to open into a flat piece; rinse well. Pat calamari dry, then cut body sacs into 1-inch pieces and halve any large tentacles lengthwise.
- Toss beans, tomatoes, celery, and onion with 1/3 cup basil dressing, then gently toss with greens. Season with salt and lemon juice, then divide among 4 plates.
- Heat griddle over high heat until hot. Meanwhile, toss calamari with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Brush griddle with vegetable oil, then cook calamari in 1 layer, stirring occasionally with tongs, until browned in spots and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide calamari among salads; drizzle with some of remaining dressing.
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Cosmas Kiplagat
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the basil sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Analiz Reyes
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new s
Siddiq Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Zaiyneb Ebrahim
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my calamari turned out perfectly. The basil sauce was also very flavorful. This dish is a keeper!
Eleeza Bustamante
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook calamari. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dunya Ghani
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari turned out rubbery. The basil sauce was good, but the calamari was inedible.
Richard Heagen
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the basil sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Rakha Saab
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new s
Swift Capital
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Tracy Hayes
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my calamari turned out perfectly. The basil sauce was also very flavorful. This dish is a keeper!
Owais Ashfaq
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook calamari. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Landy Tehapuku
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari turned out rubbery. The basil sauce was good, but the calamari was inedible.
Stickfigure 9000
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the basil sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Alondra verenisse Cabana chavarry
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Jessica Baloyi
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The calamari was overcooked and the basil sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Buhle Zwane
[email protected]This recipe was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a challenge.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the basil sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves calamari.
Mohammed El jebbari
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The calamari was perfectly cooked and the basil sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ethan Meuten
[email protected]I love calamari, and this recipe did not disappoint. The calamari was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The basil sauce was also very flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
DULI BEGAM
[email protected]This seared calamari recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. The basil sauce was also delicious and complemented the calamari perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.