Calamari Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and

Name: Calamari Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for the toasts; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound cleaned small calamari bodies, separated from tentacles; 3 or 4 medium-firm ripe plum tomatoes, halved and seeded; 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 tablespoon roasted garlic; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; Red wine vinegar; 4 ounces aged goat cheese or feta, crumbled; 1 crusty Italian or French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; Small fresh mint leaves and Fried Capers for garnishing (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for the toasts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound cleaned small calamari bodies, separated from tentacles
3 or 4 medium-firm ripe plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Red wine vinegar
4 ounces aged goat cheese or feta, crumbled
1 crusty Italian or French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Small fresh mint leaves and Fried Capers for garnishing (optional)

1
In a large bowl, combine the 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a grinding or two of pepper and whisk together.
2
Add the squid bodies and tentacles and marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.
3
Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat the broiler.
4
Remove the squid from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
5
Over hot coals or under the broiler, grill the bodies and tentacles until they just begin to firm and turn opaque, only a few minutes.
6
Be careful not to overcook or the calamari will be tough.
7
Slice the bodies into bite-sized rings and the tentacles into bite-sized portions.
8
Set aside.
9
(Do not refrigerate.)
10
Add the tomatoes and onion to the reserved marinade, stir to coat, then drain and grill briefly.
11
Coarsely chop them and then put them in a large bowl with the calamari, garlic, mint, chives, vinegar, and the 2 tablespoons olive oil.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Gently stir in the goat cheese.
14
Lightly paint the bread with the remaining olive oil and grill over hot coals until lightly toasted with grill marks.
15
Put a heaping tablespoon or two of the calamari mixture on each toast and garnish with a mint leaf and Fried Capers, if using.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for the toasts, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Calamari Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Mint falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Calamari Bruschetta With Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Mint

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