Calamari steaks, the flattened bodies of squid, are a great lean protein option for a healthy meal, plus they cook in a flash. While fresh is always best, you might discover it’s easier to find calamari steaks in the frozen food section. Simply defrost them in the refrigerator overnight when you’re ready to use them. Most importantly, don’t overcook the calamari, or it will turn rubbery. Whole-grain couscous makes a hearty accompaniment to the meal.
Grilled Calamari Steaks with Mediterranean Salsa
Ingredients
For the salsa:
1 cup (4 oz./125 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2/3 cup (4 oz./125 g) cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup (2 oz./60 g) capers, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbs. olive oil
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
For the calamari steaks:
4 calamari steaks, 4 to 6 oz. (125 to 185 g) each
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
1. To make the salsa, in a bowl, stir together the olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, parsley, oil, lemon zest and juice, and pepper.
2. Place the calamari steaks in a nonreactive bowl and add half of the lemon juice, the olive oil and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
3. Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Grill the steaks until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Top the calamari with the salsa and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve. Serves 4.
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7 comments
The flavors are amazing here!!! We loved the salsa and the calamari was so sweet and tender. I am making it again tonight!
Tastes great & is quick & easy to cook. I did not add lemon & parsley to the squid prior to cooking as that was in the salsa but otherwise followed recipe.
Look good
The only thing I omitted was the olives (the only thing I am really not a fan of). It was nothing short of amazing! Love having a new go to recipe to try to eat more seafood.
This is one of my family favorites. So easy to make, looks great and tastes amazing!
This Grilled Calamari is looking amazing!!! that is a gluten free and fresh and full of flavor with oregano, parsley, and red pepper. I love that so much.Thanks for the post.
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