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Hot Butter Calamari

Savory Hot Butter Calamari: Quick, Gluten-Free Delight!

This Hot Butter Calamari recipe offers a quick, gluten-free seafood option that's rich and flavorful, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Calamari
  • 1 pound Calamari fresh or frozen
For the Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika is recommended
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean the calamari by removing the head, tentacles, and innards. Rinse and slice into rings.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add calamari rings to the skillet, tossing in garlic butter and cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. Garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for a perfect meal pairing.

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