Two Minute Calamari (Babbo) Recipe

Name: Two Minute Calamari (Babbo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt; 1 cup Israeli couscous; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tblsp. pine nuts; 2 Tablsp. currants; 1 Tbsp. hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup caperberries; 2 cups basic tomatoe sauce; 1.5 pounts cleaned alamari tubes, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, tentacles halved; 1/3 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper; 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 cup Israeli couscous
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tblsp. pine nuts
2 Tablsp. currants
1 Tbsp. hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup caperberries
2 cups basic tomatoe sauce
1.5 pounts cleaned alamari tubes, cut into 1/4 inch rounds, tentacles halved
1/3 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
3 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Set up a bowl of ice water nearby. Cook the couscouse in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and immediately plunge into the ice bath. Once cooled, drain the couscouse and set it aside on a plate to dry.
2
In a 12 or 14 inch saute pan, heat the oil until just smoking. Add the pine nuts, currants, and red pepper flakes and saute them until the nuts are just golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the aperberries, tomato sauce and couscousa and bring to boil. Add the calamari to the pan, stir to mix and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the calamari is just cooked and opaque. Season with teh salt and pepper, pout into a large warm bol, sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt, 1 cup Israeli couscous, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tblsp. pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Two Minute Calamari (Babbo) 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.

Two Minute Calamari (Babbo)

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