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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Spicy Charred Calamari

You know me, I'm always on the lookout for great new recipes.  I found yet another appealing one in the June 2012 edition of Chatelaine magazine, this time for Spicy Charred Calamari.  In the magazine it was accompanied with an Asian Noodle Salad, which I also made, and you'll be able to read about very soon :-)

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 package of frozen calamari rings (the original recipe called for frozen whole squid....and to cut it myself...the thought of that grossed me out, so I took the easy route!)
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!

24 comments:

  1. I love calamari! But, like you, I get grossed out whenever I have to handle real squid.

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    1. LOL - yes, I'm not sure I will venture to the real squid yet!

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  2. Oh, that sounds wonderful! Can't wait to try that out!

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  3. Look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  4. Dawn... 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.

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    1. They are a nice pairing for sure! Thanks for stopping by Carla!

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  5. I find it surpsising that you bbq'd the calamari. Interesting... in a good way!
    Leigh
    www.oneandoneequalstwinfun.com

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    1. I know, I thought it was interesting too. But it al worked out well :-)

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  6. Wow! We love calamari and this looks delish. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

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    1. Thanks Krista! Always a pleasure joining your party!

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  7. You come up with some pretty u ique stuff my dear. Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday.

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    1. LOL...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 :-)

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  8. I 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!" :-)

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  9. Oh, 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!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  10. 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.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  11. 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!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!

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  12. I am not sure about calamari but this does look interesting. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. A new follower
    marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com

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  13. 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!!
    Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)

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  14. I have never made this before! Looks good! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forget to VOTE on Sunday!

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  15. Dawn, I'm so impressed! Calamari intimidates me!! Thanks for linking to Foodtastic Friday!

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  16. I 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:)

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  17. I 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.
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

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