Ingredients
Scale
- 4 calamari steaks
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Place calamari steaks in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove calamari from the marinade and lightly coat each steak with flour.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear calamari steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with additional parsley.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the calamari steaks to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
- Calamari steaks can be tenderized with a meat mallet before marinating for a more tender texture.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marination)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 calamari steak
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg