Description
A delicious and quick recipe for hot butter calamari, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the calamari and sauté for 3-5 minutes until cooked and tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the calamari is not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Pair this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg