Charred Calamari with Roasted Garlic Broth Recipe

Name: Charred Calamari with Roasted Garlic Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves; 1 pound angel hair pasta; Cooking spray; 1 pound calamari, cleaned; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap garlic cloves in foil and roast 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
2
Set aside.
3
Cook angel hair according to package directions.
4
Meanwhile, coat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat.
5
Season both sides of calamari with salt, black pepper and oregano.
6
Place calamari on hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned.
7
In a blender, combine chicken broth and roasted garlic.
8
Puree until blended.
9
Transfer mixture to a saucepan and set pan over medium heat.
10
Slice calamari into rings and add to simmering broth.
11
Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and add to pan.
12
Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens.
13
Drain pasta and transfer to a serving platter.
14
Top with calamari and sauce.
15
Sprinkle parsley over top just before serving.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves, 1 pound angel hair pasta, Cooking spray, 1 pound calamari, cleaned, and more.

Yes, Charred Calamari with Roasted Garlic Broth 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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Charred Calamari with Roasted Garlic Broth

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Variations & substitutions

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