Saturday, March 7, 2009

Calamares Ala Plancha

Ingredients:
2 calamari tubes
Seasoning:
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pinch dry chili flakes
1/4 lemon, juiced,
1 pinch white pepper
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp paprika

Methods:
1.) In a small mixing bowl mix all the ingredients except the calamari; Wash the calamari tubes, check them thoroughly for any remaining pieces of the spine bone inside of them, sliced in the middle.

2.) Mix the calamari tubes with the prepared seasoning ( marinade) and let it sit for 5 minutes. In the meantime, heat a 10-inch cast iron pan to high temperature, grease it with oil and place the calamari neatly in it.

3.) Cook each side for only about 25-30 seconds, until the calamari  are golden brown, and then turn the calamari on the other side. Serve the calamari  with a wedge of lemon any garnishing you may like.