Grilled Calamari with White Beans Recipe

Name: Grilled Calamari with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried small white beans; 1 medium onion, quartered; 3 large fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large shallots, chopped; 1 pound cleaned calamari (tentacles and bodies); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried small white beans
1 medium onion, quartered
3 large fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, chopped
1 pound cleaned calamari (tentacles and bodies)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

1
Place beans in large saucepan.
2
Pour enough water over beans to cover by 3 inches.
3
Bring to boil.
4
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
5
Add onion, thyme, and bay leaf to beans; simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
6
Drain.
7
Discard onion, thyme, and bay leaf; return beans to saucepan.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet over medium heat.
9
Add shallots and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
10
Stir shallots into beans.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Cover; chill.
14
Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring and adding more water to moisten if necessary, before serving.)
15
Place calamari tentacles in medium bowl.
16
Cut calamari bodies lengthwise in half.
17
Using sharp knife, score bodies at 1/2-inch intervals in lattice pattern (do not cut through).
18
Add to bowl.
19
Add 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, and garlic; toss to coat.
20
Let stand 1 hour.
21
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
22
Drain calamari; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
23
Grill just until slightly curled at edges, about 30 seconds per side.
24
Stir parsley into warm beans.
25
Divide beans among 6 plates.
26
Top with calamari.
27
Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons oil over.
28
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried small white beans, 1 medium onion, quartered, 3 large fresh thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Grilled Calamari with White Beans 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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Grilled Calamari with White Beans

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