Calamari
Calamari recipes are a popular seafood dish that can be traced back to ancient Greece. The word “calamari” comes from the Greek word for squid, and these recipes typically feature squid that has been fried or grilled. Calamari can be served as an appetizer or main course, and there are many different ways to prepare it.
Some of the earliest recorded calamari recipes date back to the 1st century AD. These recipes were typically made with boiled squid that was then seasoned with various spices. In the centuries that followed, the dish began to spread to other parts of the Mediterranean and eventually made its way to Italy. It was here that fried calamari became a popular way to prepare the dish.
Fried calamari is often served with a dipping sauce, such as marinara or aioli. Grilled calamari is another popular option, and it can be served with a variety of sauces or simply lemon juice. Calamari can also be stuffed with various fillings, such as cheese, vegetables, or seafood.
Advice
When making calamari, it's important to start with the freshest ingredients possible. Make sure to purchase squid that is firm and has a clean smell. If the squid isn't fresh, it won't taste as good. When cutting the squid, be sure to use a very sharp knife so that the cuts are precise and even. If the squid pieces are too large or small, they won't cook evenly. Finally, cook the calamari quickly and over high heat. This will ensure that the calamari is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Recipes
Spicy Calamari With Fregola
- olive oil
- salt
- tomato
- fregola sarda
- onion
- basil
- white wine
- red pepper
- oregano
- saffron
- calamari
- chicken broth
- anchovy
- garlic
Paccheri al sugo di calamari
- aglio spicchi
- calamari già puliti
- olio extravergine 'oliva
- paccheri
- passata di pomodoro
- peperoncino fresco
- pomodorini ciliegino
- prezzemolo tritato cucchiai
- sale fino
- vino bianco
Wine-Braised Calamari With Vegetables
- salt
- green pea
- white wine
- chive
- onion
- sage
- thyme
- squid
- red pepper flake
- saffron thread
- hot chicken broth
- parsley
- garlic
- turnip
- leek
- olive oil
- carrot
Braised Calamari Stuffed with Shrimp, Spinach and Herbs
- salt
- olive oil
- onion
- clean calamari
- parmesan cheese
- shrimp
- oregano
- bread crumb
- plum tomato
- red pepper flake
- spinach
- garlic
- egg
- red pepper flake
- garlic
- white wine
Calamari in umido
- aglio spicchio
- calamari
- olio extravergine 'oliva
- olio extravergine 'oliva
- pepe nero
- pomodori pelati
- prezzemolo
- sale fino
- vino bianco
Calamari With Herbs and Polenta
- CALAMARI
- white wine
- lemon
- salt
- marjoram
- squid
- parsley
- lemon zest
- red pepper flake
- mint
- green onion
- garlic
- olive oil
Stuffed Calamari
- CALAMARI
- white wine
- salt
- red pepper flake
- squid
- butter
- lemon zest
- an
- olive oil
- shrimp
- garlic
- SAUCE
- salt
- red pepper flake
- italian flat leaf parsley
- olive oil
- tomato
- garlic
Anelli di calamari al forno
- calamari medi
- olio extravergine 'oliva cucchiai
- pangrattato
- paprika dolce
- sale fino
Fried Calamari (Calamari Fritti)
- squid
- lemon
- all purpose flour
- peanut oil
- egg
- semolina flour
- salt
Spicy 3-Minute Calamari
- salt
- tomato sauce
- hot red pepper flake
- calamari
- caperberry
- olive oil
- currant
- pine nut
- garlic
- green onion
Fried Calamari
- salt
- lemon
- oil
- milk
- squid
- all purpose flour
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- black pepper
Crunchy Calamari With Ancho Chile Glaze
- salt
- vegetable oil
- all purpose flour
- calamari
- red wine vinegar
- ancho chile
- garlic
- lime
- club soda
- sugar
- chipotle
- red wine
Easy Thai Style Fried Calamari
- canola oil
- pepper
- semolina
- salt
- chinese 5-spice powder
- cayenne pepper
- squid
- lettuce
- thai
Frittura di calamari
- calamari
- farina
- olio di di arachide
- sale fino
Braised Calamari Stuffed with Shrimp, Spinach, and Herbs
- salt
- olive oil
- onion
- inches calamari
- parmesan cheese
- shrimp
- oregano
- bread crumb
- plum tomato
- red pepper flake
- spinach
- garlic
- egg
- red pepper flake
- garlic
- white wine
Warm Calamari With Winter Vegetables
- pepper
- salt
- cannellini bean
- garlic
- shallot
- fennel
- brussels sprout
- calamari
- white wine vinegar
- olive oil
- tomato
Fried Calamari With Red Sauce Recipe
- lemon
- squid
- salt
- italian american red sauce
- milk
- black pepper
- cornstarch
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- vegetable
Calamari With Garlic, Oil and Peperoncino
- olive oil
- chili pepper
- garlic
- parsley
- salt
- squid
- white cabbage
Charred Calamari with Roasted Garlic Broth
- cooking spray
- salt
- chicken broth
- angel hair pasta
- calamari
- water
- garlic
- parsley
- cornstarch
- oregano
Grilled Calamari with Parsley and Pickled Shallot Salad
- salt
- lemon
- squid
- parsley
- fresno
- sherry vinegar
- sugar
- shallot
- olive oil
Grilled Calamari Salad
- red pepper
- pepperoncini peppers ring
- olive oil
- caper
- basil
- chervil
- parsley
- thyme
- herb olive oil
- lemon
- calamari
Grilled Calamari Salad
- red pepper
- pepperoncini peppers ring
- olive oil
- caper
- basil
- chervil
- parsley
- thyme
- herb olive oil
- lemon
- calamari
Grilled Calamari
- parsley
- essence
- green
- lemon
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- oregano
- thyme
- lemon juice
- onion powder
- loaf focaccia bread
- bodies squid tentacle
- olive oil
- red pepper flake
- garlic powder
- salt
- oregano
- garlic
- paprika
- new potato
Fried Calamari with Spicy Squash Sauce
- squid ring
- squash
- null durum wheat semolina
- null chili pepper
- null peanut oil
- null salt
Air-Fryer Calamari
- panko bread crumb
- egg
- milk
- all purpose flour
- salt
- salt
- pepper
- calamari
- cooking spray
Fried Calamari with Saffron Aioli and Agrodolce
- canola oil
- salt
- salt
- lemon wedge
- all purpose flour
- rice flour
- caper
- raisin
- urfa biber
- tomato paste
- mint
- squid
- onion
- fennel
- garlic
- saffron submerged
- canola oil
- white wine
- dijon mustard
- honey
- egg yolk
- olive oil
Calamari Stuffed with Ricotta and Chicory
- ricotta cheese
- chicory
- anchovy
- squid
- nullc bread crumb
- null olive oil
- null garlic
- null marjoram
- null pepper
- null salt
Stuffed Calamari
- salt
- tomato
- olive oil
- onion
- oregano
- bread crumb
- pecorino romano cheese
- bay leaf
- calamari
- oregano
- balsamic vinegar
- tomato paste
- garlic
- parsley
- red wine
Stuffed Calamari in Gravy
- salt
- parsley
- oregano
- tomato sauce
- tomato paste
- olive oil
- cheese
- bread crumb
- egg
- onion
- squid body
- garlic
Crispy Calamari with Pesto Mayonnaise
- canola oil
- green
- chickpea
- cinnamon
- chickpea flour
- cornstarch
- pine nut
- coriander
- fennel seed
- cauliflower
- basil
- parsley
- dijon mustard
- salt
- aleppo pepper
- egg yolk
- calamari
- olive oil
- wondra flour
- milk
- lemon segment
- preserved lemon rind
- lemon juice
- garlic
Calamari with Chorizo and Artichokes
- salt
- orange
- artichoke heart
- garlic
- cured spanish chorizo
- calamari
- olive oil
Warm White Bean and Calamari Salad with Garlic Bruschetta
- white bread
- parsley
- squid
- red pepper
- sage
- olive oil
- cannellini
- plum tomato
- garlic
- salt
Lazy Goat's Grilled Calamari with Ahi Dolce Romesco
- olive oil
- salt
- sherry vinegar
- olive oil
- almond
- calamari
- ahi dolce pepper
- mint
- piquillo pepper
Provençal-Style Calamari Salad with Gremolata
- salt
- parsley
- calamari
- lemon zest
- garlic
- bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- shallot
- anchovy paste
- oil tomato
- olive oil
- niçoise olife
- arugula
- red wine vinegar
- caper
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 39%
Common Ingredients
- garlic 25%
- squid 25%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 22%
- calamari 19%
Rarey Ingredients
- lemon 14%
- parsley 14%