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Calamari Puttanesca

Quick Calamari Puttanesca: A Flavor-Packed Seafood Delight

Experience the vibrant flavors of Calamari Puttanesca in just 15 minutes with tender squid, zesty capers, and briny olives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 pound Calamari Cleaned and cut into rings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for richer taste
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is ideal for best taste
  • 1 pinch Red Chili Flakes Adjust to suit your heat preference
  • 2 fillets Anchovies Or 1 teaspoon of anchovy paste
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, canned can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Olives Mix of green and black for complexity
  • 1 tablespoon Capers Provides distinctive brininess
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Can use lemon juice and water as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh is best
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Adds color and freshness for garnishing
  • 1 slices Lemon Wedges Optional garnish
  • to taste Salt Use quality salt like pink Himalayan

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Clean the calamari and cut it into 1-2 inch rings. Pat them dry and set aside.
  2. In a cold skillet, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Heat on medium for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red chili flakes and anchovies, mixing for 10-30 seconds to infuse the flavor.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, then toss in cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze with white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the calamari rings and cook for 1-3 minutes until opaque.
  7. Remove from heat and toss in lemon zest and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cooking calamari for just 1-3 minutes ensures tenderness. Always use fresh ingredients for best results.

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