Tempura Calamari With Spicy Honey Garlic Lemon Grass Sauce Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC CALAMARI

Steps:

• Clean squid:.
• Hold squid with one hand, with the other hand hold head and pull gently, head and inside of body will come away in one compact piece.
• Cut tentacles from head.
• Remove bone found at open end of squid (it looks like a long thin piece of plastic).
• Clean squid under cold running water
• Rub off brown outer skin.
• Cut squid into 5mm rings.
• Drop rings into rapidly boiling water, reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes or until squid is tender.
• Drain.
• Combine lemon juice and oil.
• Add squid, cover, refrigerate overnight.
• Next day, add crushed garlic and parsley to marinade, mix well, let stand 2 hours or longer in marinade.
• Serve in the marinade.

EASY CALAMARI RECIPE WITH GARLIC LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tbsp of unsalted butter. Turn heat to medium-high and add the garlic, saute briefly, tossing regularly, until fragrant (this should take seconds, garlic should only gain a little color, do not burn it.)
• Pat calamari dry and add to the pan, cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium-high heat (calamari will release some liquid.) Add white wine and lime juice. Cook briefly to warm though (do not overcook or calamari will turn rubbery. You are just looking for the sauce to warm through) Season with salt and pepper. If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne.
• Finally, stir in the fresh dill. Remove from heat and serve (see serving suggestions in notes)

TEMPURA CALAMARI WITH SPICY HONEY GARLIC & LEMON GRASS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat heavy sauce pan until hot. Add oil, stir fry ginger, chili and garlic until almost brown. Add black bean and saute for one minute until all the three ingredients flavor is transfered into oil Add brown sugar and cook until sugar and previous three ingredients are well combined and oil separats. Add honey, chili sauce then bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes in low heat until all the spice flavor transfer to the liquid. Add lime juice and herb mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch and water mixture. Adjust sweetness by using brown sugar. This sauce does not stay in the cooler. I t contain enough sugar and salt to saty over room temperature for two weeks. Fry 4 ounces squid in tempura batter, place on top of rice crepe, drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with cashew then serve

SPICY FRIED CALAMARI WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• For the Calamari place the flour and Cajun spice mix in a large bowl and mix. Add the squid and turn until all the pieces are thoroughly coated. Shake off the excess mixture.
• In a large, heavy pot or deep-fryer over medium heat, heat the oil to 375°F or until almost smoking.
• Fry the squid for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a light golden brown.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges and Lemon Aioli.
• For the Lemon Aioli place the zest, juice, mustard, garlic, egg yolks, pepper, salt, and bread in a blender or food processor and puree to a smooth paste.
• With the machine running, drizzle in the oil. If the aioli appears too thick, add 2 tablespoons of water at a time to adjust the consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

GARLIC CALAMARI TAGLIERINI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, shallot, and garlic, and cook and stir until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Blend in water, wine, lemon juice, sauce mix, and basil pesto. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Stir calamari, frozen peas, and capers into the sauce. Continue to simmer until squid is opaque, checking frequently to avoid overcooking, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook taglierini pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 9 minutes. Drain.
• Season calamari mixture with salt and pepper. Serve over cooked pasta.