Spicy Calamari Squid Food

SPICY CALAMARI (SQUID)

Steps:

• Open squid up so it lies flat on cutting board. Slash the mantle/hood of squid diagonally, then cut diagonal slashes in opposite direction. (do cut cut clear through mantle/hood). Now slice squid into 2 inch wide pieces.
• Blend all marinade ingredients. Add squid pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and drained squid. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Squid pieces will curl when ready.
• Garnish with any/all veggies and serve.

SPICY CALAMARI AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the spicy calamari and cucumber salad: Add the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, chili paste, garlic and ginger to a bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt if needed. Divide the marinade between 2 medium bowls. Add the calamari to one of the bowls and the cucumbers to the other. Stir so that the calamari and cucumbers are fully coated in the marinade. Let marinate at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the calamari from the marinade and pat dry. Grill the calamari in batches until charred and tender, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice the tubes into 1/2-inch rings. Add the rings and whole tentacles to the bowl with the cucumbers and toss to combine.
• For the spiced yogurt sauce: Whisk together the yogurt, chopped cilantro, coriander, garlic, caraway seeds, sumac, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt. The sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance and kept refrigerated.
• To serve: Spread some of the yogurt sauce onto a shallow dish. Use a spoon to create a well in the center of the sauce so that the sides of the sauce are about 1/2-inch high. Add the marinated cucumbers and grilled calamari into the well. Garnish with cilantro leaves and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

SPICY GARLICKY CALAMARI

Steps:

• For Calamari:.
• Put sliced squid in the eggs, drain excess eggs and put into seasoned flour.
• Shake off excess flour and deep fry until brown and tender.
• In a heated sauté pan, sauté garlic, pepper, and cilantro and add fried squid. Seasoning as needed.
• Served with sliced lemons and/or Sweet Garlic Sauce.
• Garlic Sauce:.
• Combine water and vinegar and bring to a boil.
• Add the brown sugar, garlic, chili garlic paste, salt into the heated liquid and allow to simmer.
• Thicken with the cornstarch slurry.
• Serve with fried item.

SPICY SQUID

Steps:

• Clean and grade squid in a diagonal pattern then slice in pieces.
• Prepare all ingredients and put aside.
• Heat wok to high heat with oil.
• Stir in the garlic and the squid.
• Stir-fry for one minute, then add all the other ingredients.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Serve with cooked white rice.

SPICY CALAMARI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix and toss all chopped ingredients except the calamari.
• Layer fried calamari on the salad.
• Serve and enjoy!