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Calamari Puttanesca

Deliciously Quick Calamari Puttanesca for a Flavorful Dinner

This Calamari Puttanesca recipe is a quick, flavorful dinner option that encapsulates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound cleaned calamari
  • 4 pieces plum tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 piece green chili finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup green olives
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander chopped
For Seasoning
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks remove before serving
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the crushed garlic and finely chopped green chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  3. Stir in capers, sliced kalamata olives, and green olives. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped plum tomatoes, half of the chopped coriander, cinnamon sticks, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Gently add cleaned calamari and stir to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  6. Remove cinnamon sticks and sprinkle remaining coriander over the dish. Stir gently.
  7. Serve over fluffy basmati rice and enjoy with additional coriander as garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare and offers great customization options for spices and ingredients.

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