Easy Sweet Spicy Calamari Food

EASY SWEET & SPICY CALAMARI RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add peppers; cook 2 min. or until softened, stirring frequently. Add cocktail sauce, tomato sauce and preserves; mix well. Bring just to boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Heat remaining oil in large nonstick skillet. Add squid; cook 1 to 2 min. or until opaque, stirring frequently. Add cocktail sauce mixture; mix well. Cook and stir 1 min.
• Top with parsley and cheese.

EASY CALAMARI RECIPE WITH GARLIC LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tbsp of unsalted butter. Turn heat to medium-high and add the garlic, saute briefly, tossing regularly, until fragrant (this should take seconds, garlic should only gain a little color, do not burn it.)
• Pat calamari dry and add to the pan, cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat (calamari will release some liquid.) Add white wine and lime juice. Cook briefly to warm though (do not overcook or calamari will turn rubbery. You are just looking for the sauce to warm through) Season with salt and pepper. If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne.
• Finally, stir in the fresh dill. Remove from heat and serve (see serving suggestions in notes)

SPICY 3-MINUTE CALAMARI

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large sauté pan until just smoking. Sauté the pine nuts, currants, caperberries, garlic and red-pepper flakes until the pine nuts are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the calamari, mix well and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, or until the calamari is just cooked and completely opaque. Toss in the scallions, and season with salt and pepper. Pour into a large, warm bowl, sprinkle with the reserved scallions, drizzle with olive oil, and serve immediately.