Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Indulgent Hot Butter Calamari is a quick and delicious dish bathed in luxurious garlic-infused butter, perfect for seafood lovers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Calamari

1 pound fresh calamari rings cleaned

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons butter rich and creamy
2 to 3 cloves fresh garlic minced

For Brightness

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For Seasoning

to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

For Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
1 lemon lemon wedges optional

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Preparation Steps

Start by cleaning the fresh calamari thoroughly, then slice the body into rings about ½ inch thick. Pat them dry.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add calamari rings to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and tender.
Remove from heat, drizzle fresh lemon juice over calamari, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Plate the calamari in a bowl, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and arrange lemon wedges around.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience. Ensure calamari is dry before cooking for crispiness.

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