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Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari

Irresistible Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari in Minutes

Enjoy an easy to make, gluten-free seafood dish with Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari, packed with rich garlic butter flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Calamari
  • 1 lb Calamari Cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter For richness
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional smoked for unique taste
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 each Lemon Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari
  1. Begin by cleaning your calamari thoroughly, removing the head, innards, and any tough cartilage. Slice the cleaned calamari into rings about half an inch thick. Pat the calamari dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbly and slightly foamy.
  3. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté gently for about 1 minute until aromatic but not browned.
  4. Add the calamari rings to the skillet, spreading them evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally until they turn opaque and tender.
  5. Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with additional spices or herbs to customize the flavor according to your taste. Serve with crusty bread or a salad.

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