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Lemon Pepper Grilled Calamari

Savory Lemon Pepper Grilled Calamari You'll Crave Every Time

Delight in the quick and flavorful Lemon Pepper Grilled Calamari, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Calamari
  • 1 pound Calamari Tubes Fresh is best; thawed frozen works in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Enhances the calamari's flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Cracked Pepper Use freshly cracked for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Minced for a fresh herbal note.
For the Grilling
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Prevents sticking on the grill.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Shallow dish
  • Grill Brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Clean the fresh calamari tubes thoroughly under cold water to remove debris.
  2. Place cleaned calamari in a dish and cover with lemon juice; marinate for 40 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to high heat and brush the grates with vegetable oil.
  4. Grill calamari for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque.
  5. Remove from grill, slice into rings if desired, and toss with pepper and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh off the grill for the best flavor experience.

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