Sauteed Calamari Salad Recipe

Name: Sauteed Calamari Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/3 cup fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger; 3 each Thai bird chiles, minced; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint; 1/4 cup thinly sliced Thai basil; 2 pounds fresh calamari, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings, slice head in half lengthwise; 2 large, ripe tomatoes, medium dice; 2 pounds washed arugula in a large salad bowl; Baguette croutons for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
3 each Thai bird chiles, minced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced mint
1/4 cup thinly sliced Thai basil
2 pounds fresh calamari, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings, slice head in half lengthwise
2 large, ripe tomatoes, medium dice
2 pounds washed arugula in a large salad bowl
Baguette croutons for garnish

1
In a bowl, mix together juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, chiles, mint and basil.
2
Add the calamari and marinate for only 30 seconds.
3
Take the calamari out of the marinade and add to a very hot skillet, lightly oiled.
4
Toss calamari quickly around and cook only 2-3 minutes until done.
5
Cook in two batches.
6
Remove calamari and place on top of the arugula.
7
In the same hot skillet, add the tomatoes and 1/3 cup of the marinade.
8
Bring to a boil then add to salad and mix well.
9
Check for seasoning and serve.
10
Wine Recommendation: Egerie, Champagne Brut, Pannier, 1990

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Calamari Salad 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.

Sauteed Calamari Salad

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