Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries And Basil Recipe

Name: Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 garlic clove, whole; 2 shallots, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, crushed with spoon; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup water; 1 small dried red chili, crumbled; 8 fresh basil leaves; 2 slices orange zest; coarse salt; 1 1/2 lbs calamari, small, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup caper berries, large; 6 slices bread, rustic, crusty; pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 garlic clove, whole
2 shallots, minced
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, crushed with spoon
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
1 small dried red chili, crumbled
8 fresh basil leaves
2 slices orange zest
coarse salt
1 1/2 lbs calamari, small, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup caper berries, large
6 slices bread, rustic, crusty
pepper

1
Heat 1 T evoo, add minced garlic and shallots; Cook until soft. Stir in tomatoes, wine, water, chile, basil, orange zests, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
2
Use a kitchen mallet to pound both sides of calamari bodies to tenderize. Cut crosswise into rings. Add calamari and caper berries to sauce. Cook until calamari are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Heat remaining 3 T evoo in a different skillet. Rub bread with garlic clove. Add clove to oil and cook 2 minutes. Add bread and fry, flipping once. Put bread in bowl, top with calamari sauce. season with pepper and basil.

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 garlic clove, whole, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries And Basil 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 Tomato, Caper Berries And Basil

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