Calamari with Olives and Mint, Adriatic-Style Recipe

Name: Calamari with Olives and Mint, Adriatic-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh calamari, squid,; cuttlefish; 3 fl. oz. virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe elsewhere); 1/4 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup sm. black olives, such as nicoise; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. fresh calamari, squid,
cuttlefish
3 fl. oz. virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce (see recipe elsewhere)
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup sm. black olives, such as nicoise
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
To clean the calamari, wash and drain completely.
2
Pull the tentacles from each squid holding the sac part in one hand and the tentacles in the other.
3
The tentacles will remain attached to the inside flesh of the sac.
4
Cut the tentacles off just above the eyes.
5
Throw everything away from the eyes down.
6
Remove the hard beak part by squeezing the base of the tentacles and set the tentacles aside.
7
Leave the tentacles whole.
8
Remove the quill bone from the sac and any remaining innards and discard.
9
Peel off the reddish skin from the outside of the sac and rinse the inside and outside of sac under running water.
10
Cut sacs into 1/4-inch rounds.
11
In a 12- to 14-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic until lightly browned, approximately 1 minute.
12
Add crushed red pepper and Basic Tomato Sauce, the cleaned calamari, mint leaves and black olives.
13
Lower the heat and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, until the calamari has turned opaque and yet is still tender.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
It may need more seasoning than you think.
16
Pour into a heated serving dish and serve immediately.

688

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. fresh calamari, squid,, cuttlefish, 3 fl. oz. virgin olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Calamari with Olives and Mint, Adriatic-Style 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.

Calamari with Olives and Mint, Adriatic-Style

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