Pan Fried Calamari Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you a pan fried calamari recipe that is extremely delicious.
Ingredients
- 800 gm calamari rings (cut into thin strips)
- 60 ml olive oil
- 3 cloves garlick crushed
- 10 ml chilli paste
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 30 ml parsley chopped
- pepper and salt milled
- limes or lemons halved and grilled
- 200 ml sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the calamari, 30 ml of olive oil, minced garlic, chilli paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, ensuring that the calamari is evenly coated. Allow the mixture to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Next, heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over high heat until very hot. Remove the calamari from the marinade, draining it well, and add it to the pan. Fry the calamari for 2 minutes, then add the reserved marinade and parsley, stirring well to combine.
- Garnish the dish with grilled limes or lemons and serve. For an added touch of flavour, accompany the dish with a side of sweet chilli sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the calamari into thin strips to ensure that they cook evenly and don't become rubbery.
- Marinating the calamari for 15 minutes helps to infuse it with flavour and tenderize the meat.
- Heat the frying pan to a high temperature before adding the calamari to ensure that it gets crispy and golden brown.
- Drain the calamari well before frying to avoid splattering oil and to help it cook evenly.
- Adding the reserved marinade and parsley to the pan just before serving helps to enhance the flavour of the dish.
- Grilling limes or lemons to garnish the dish adds a smoky, citrusy flavour that complements the calamari well.
- Serve with sweet chilli sauce on the side for an added kick of flavour.