Ingredients for Lidia's Steamed Calamari
- 1 pound cleaned calamari tubes and tentacles
- Lemon
- Fresh Bay Leaves
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Orange Zest
- Fresh Italian Parsley
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How to Make Lidia's Steamed Calamari
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the cleaned calamari to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until the calamari is tender and cooked through. Do not overcook!
- Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
17g
Carbs
2g