Marinated Calamari Salad with Ligurian Olives, Cele

Name: Marinated Calamari Salad with Ligurian Olives, Celery Leaves, and Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds cleaned small squid; 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped celery leaves; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-parsley leaves; 12 oil-cured Ligurian olives, pitted and halved

Servings: persons

1
Thinly slice the squid bodies and halve the tentacles.
2
Combine the pure olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until golden brown.
3
Add the chile and squid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
4
Transfer the squid to a bowl and mix with the extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Marinate the squid in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
7
Remove squid from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
8
Add celery leaves, parsley, and olives and mix to combine.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Divide among plates and serve.

2903

kcal

Calories

328

Fat

Carbs

Fat Carbs

* 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: 2 pounds cleaned small squid, 2 tablespoons pure olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Marinated Calamari Salad with Ligurian Olives, Celery Leaves, and Chiles falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Marinated Calamari Salad with Ligurian Olives, Celery Leaves, and Chiles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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