Two-Minute Calamari Sicilian Life Guard Style Recipe

Name: Two-Minute Calamari Sicilian Life Guard Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons currants; 1 tablespoon hot chili flakes; 1/4 cup caperberries; 1 cup Israeli couscous, blanched 2 minutes and refreshed with cold water; 1 1/2 pounds cleaned calamari, tubes cut into 1/4 inch rings, tentacles halved; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups basic tomato sauce; 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons currants
1 tablespoon hot chili flakes
1/4 cup caperberries
1 cup Israeli couscous, blanched 2 minutes and refreshed with cold water
1 1/2 pounds cleaned calamari, tubes cut into 1/4 inch rings, tentacles halved
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups basic tomato sauce
3 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a 12 to 14 inch saute pan, heat oil until just smoking.
2
Add pine nuts, currants and chili flakes and saute until nuts are just golden brown, about 2 minutes.
3
Add caperberries, tomato sauce and couscous and bring to a boil.
4
Add calamari, stir to mix and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, or until calamari is just cooked and completely opaque.
5
Season with salt and pepper and pour into a large warm bowl.
6
Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

205

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 2 tablespoons currants, 1 tablespoon hot chili flakes, and more.

Yes, Two-Minute Calamari Sicilian Life Guard Style 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 Sicilian Life Guard Style

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