I've never made calamari before, but have ordered it many times in restaurants. When this recipe presented itself, I figured...why not now to give it a try?! It looks like a nice summery meal...stay tuned for the verdict.
Spicy Charred Calamari (Source: Chatelaine, June 2012)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (I used this version)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fried crispy shallots
Peheat BBQ to medium-high.
Allow calamari rings to thaw and pat dry. In a medium bowl, toss the rings with vegetable oil, chili-garlic sauce, and salt.
Oil the grill, BBQ the calamari until slightly charred and just tender, 1-2 minutes each side.
Serve with the crispy shallots, on top of an Asian Noodle Salad.
VERDICT:
My husband and I both liked this nice change of pace. We did find that the spicy wasn't spice enough, so next time we would actually turn up the heat in the coating on the calamari. We did end up dipping our calamari in a hot sauce, because we felt it needed it! But, it is a meal that we will make again!
I love calamari! But, like you, I get grossed out whenever I have to handle real squid.
ReplyDeleteLOL - yes, I'm not sure I will venture to the real squid yet!
DeleteOh, that sounds wonderful! Can't wait to try that out!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashleigh!
DeleteLook delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamela!
DeleteDawn... although not a big calamari fan myself, this recipe looks good. :) I just may have to give it a try. Thank you for sharing.. Can't wait to try the Asian noodle salad... which sounds like a nice pairing of both.
ReplyDeleteThey are a nice pairing for sure! Thanks for stopping by Carla!
DeleteI find it surpsising that you bbq'd the calamari. Interesting... in a good way!
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I know, I thought it was interesting too. But it al worked out well :-)
DeleteWow! We love calamari and this looks delish. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
ReplyDeleteThanks Krista! Always a pleasure joining your party!
DeleteYou come up with some pretty u ique stuff my dear. Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday.
ReplyDeleteLOL...I guess that's my adventurous side coming out?! It's funny, because I can be pretty picky about food and yet I am usually willing to give unusual things a try :-)
DeleteI look forward to trying this! I know my husband will love it. I never would have thought about bbqing calamari! Thanks so much for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I am not real big on calamari, but I only tried it once when I was pregnant. It did not agree with me. Maybe I should give it another chance. This looks good!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
We just love Calamari and your recipe looks amazing! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
I have to show this recipe to my hubby. Each time we go to a restaurant that has calamari he orders it.. and then says he doesn't know if he likes it or not. Your recipe looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!
I am not sure about calamari but this does look interesting. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. A new follower
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I am afraid of calamari. I would have done the frozen kind too! I have only ever had it battered and fries, but this looks yummy too!!
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I have never made this before! Looks good! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to VOTE on Sunday!
ReplyDeleteDawn, I'm so impressed! Calamari intimidates me!! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!
ReplyDeleteI love Calamari, but I recently found out I have a bit of an allergy to it:( I still sneak a bite or two from time to time though. I'm featuring this at Whatcha" WHipped up this week:)
ReplyDeleteI love calamari and this looks great! Thanks for linking up on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back again this week with some more of you great ideas.
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