Indulge in Hot Butter Calamari for a Quick Seafood Treat

Quick and easy Hot Butter Calamari, a delicious seafood dish that marries smoky garlic with fresh calamari, perfect for busy evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Calamari

1 pound calamari fresh or thawed frozen

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons butter unsalted
2-3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh or bottled

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon salt kosher recommended
1 teaspoon pepper black or white
1 teaspoon paprika smoked for a unique twist

Optional Garnishes

1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
2 pieces lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

Large Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Calamari - Clean calamari and slice into ½ inch rings, pat dry.
Step 2: Cook Garlic - Melt butter in a skillet, add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
Step 3: Sauté Calamari - Add calamari to skillet, sauté for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
Step 4: Season - Drizzle lemon juice, sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika over calamari.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve - Transfer to platter, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking calamari to prevent rubberiness. Ensure calamari is dry before cooking for the best texture.

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