Calamari à la Plancha
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Calamari à la Plancha
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Calamari à la plancha is a delightfully crisp and spiced dish, popular in Spain and Portugal. Seared over high heat in cast iron until caramelized, then given a hearty spicing, it's a quick yet impressive meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cleaned fresh calamari cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch-thick (25-to-40-mm) rings, and tentacles, if included with the squid
- kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 to 5 cloves
- 1 tablespoon Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- sea salt for garnish
- 4 Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Put 2 large saute pans (cast iron if possible) over high heat until very hot, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pat the calamari dry with paper towels and then season them lightly with salt.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in one of the pans and sear the calamari until it releases its liquid, about 4 minutes.
- Put the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the other pan and then remove the pan from the heat and hold it, at an angle, near the pan with the calamari. Lift the calamari from the first pan with a slotted spoon and move to the second pan, leaving the juices in the first pan.
- Return the second pan to the heat and add the garlic and tentacles. Cook until the calamari is nicely browned. Add the parsley and pepper flakes, stir, and remove the pan from the heat.
- Divide the calamari among 4 serving plates, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, and garnish each plate with sea salt and a lemon wedge.
Notes
- Basically, in Spanish, it means cooking on a metal plate. But in reality, it's more than that. Essentially a flattop grill, cooking on a plancha is like using a griddle, except that it's usually round—which allows for the heat to spread out in a circular motion and results in a very hot surface.
- Perfect for searing proteins like beef or fish, a plancha easily reaches temps of 450°F (232°C) and gives your meat a golden-brown crust that makes everything so flavorful and juicy. Not only that, planchas are loved for their ability to cook quickly without a lot of added fat or oil. This means that not only is it healthy but it also lets all those flavors shine through. Whatever you choose to cook this way, from calamari to beef to fresh veggies, expect a luscious level of caramelization and some subtle charring.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion, ~4 ounces
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
264mg
(88%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion, ~4 ounces | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 264mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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