Grilled Calamari

Grilled Calamari is a delightful and simple dish that showcases the tender texture and delicate flavor of calamari, enhanced by a marinade of white wine, pernod, olive oil, garlic, and fresh parsley. This dish is perfect for a light appetizer or a main course for seafood lovers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

½ lb calamari/squid
½ cup white wine
¼ oz pernod
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 bunch parsley

Wine Pairing

Lekker White

Instructions

For Reduction

BLEND white wine, pernod and olive oil, then add finely chopped garlic and parsley to balance wine, oil and pernod.

For Calamari

LIGHTLY BASTE calamari with white wine, pernod and olive oil.
GRILL to medium over very hot grill then place the calamari in full reduction bath and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Keyword calamari, grilled seafood, Madiba Brooklyn, madiba restaurant, seafood, South Africa, south african cuisine, south african food, squid

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