SPICY CALAMARI WITH TOMATO, CAPERBERRIES AND PINE NUTS

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Spicy Calamari With Tomato, Caperberries and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Israeli couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 rosemary sprig
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Kosher salt
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound squid, cleaned, bodies cut into 1/2 -inch rings, tentacles left whole
1/4 cup sliced caperberries
3 cups baby spinach leaves, packed
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil and add couscous. Cook for 1 minute, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add shallots and rosemary and sauté for about 2 minutes, until shallots are golden. Add garlic, pine nuts, red pepper flakes and salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and bring to a fast simmer. Cook for 6 minutes. Add squid and caperberries and cook for about 2 minutes, until squid is just opaque. Stir in the spinach and couscous (spinach will wilt). Season with more salt and serve garnished with scallion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 818, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1851 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

RICKBOY TIME
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The calamari was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Manzoor Manzoor
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This dish was delicious! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Farid Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Adnan Chughtai
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The calamari was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the calamari for a shorter amount of time next time.


zareen khurram
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Kristine Campbell
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I loved this recipe! The calamari was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Mad Max
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Odilon Riano
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The calamari was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Daniyal TLP Daniyal TLP
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This recipe was a disaster! The calamari was tough and the sauce was bland.


iz_ moonlight fever
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The calamari was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try it again and cook the calamari for a shorter amount of time.


Leah Spencer
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The calamari was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.


Emmanuel Mulwanda
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves calamari. It's a great dish for a party or a weeknight meal.


Bhim B danuwar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


Barbe Girl
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always tender and the sauce is delicious.


Benjamin Drua
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I love this recipe! The calamari is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little extra spice by using crushed red pepper flakes.


Ronnie Escout
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This spicy calamari dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors from the tomatoes, capers, and pine nuts was絶妙. The calamari was cooked perfectly and was tender and flavorful.