Grilled Calamari with Beans and Mint Oil Recipe

Name: Grilled Calamari with Beans and Mint Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small whole calamari; 1 1/2 cups cooked Great Northern beans; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup mint oil, recipe follows; 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 small whole calamari
1 1/2 cups cooked Great Northern beans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup mint oil, recipe follows
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Remove the tentacles and clean the calamari, leaving the bodies whole.
2
Set the tentacles aside.
3
Pull out the quill shaped bone in the center of the calamari tubes and remove the murky stuff as well.
4
Preheat the grill or broiler.
5
In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooked beans, rosemary, olive oil, onion, marjoram, and lemon juice and zest.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Arrange the mixture in the center of 4 plates.
8
Season the calamari with salt and pepper, brush with a bit of additional oil, and grill for 2 minutes on each side.
9
Arrange 2 calamari over the salad on each plate and drizzle with the mint oil.
10
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
11
Prepare and ice bath.
12
Plunge the mint leaves into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then remove to the ice bath.
13
Squeeze out the excess liquid and puree in a blender for 1 minute with the olive oil.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small whole calamari, 1 1/2 cups cooked Great Northern beans, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Calamari with Beans and Mint Oil 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.

Grilled Calamari with Beans and Mint Oil

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