Calamari Rings with Chilli and Garlic Sauce

Step 12. Job well done! Using the handy twist top opener on the large Squidezy™, remove the top from your favourite coldie! Buy a set of SquidEzy™ tools today and make cleaning squid easy! Step 11. The tube is now clean and ready for the kitchen or freezer bag. Step 10. Scrape away the remaining internal membrane and any residual matter. Step 9. Push the tool along the tube to invert it. Step 8. Put the tip of the SquidEzy™ into the end of the tube. Hold the tube firmly with your fingers to prevent slipping.

Calamari Rings with Chilli and Garlic Sauce

To serve 4 as a starter or 2 as a main
Preparation time: 20minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 fresh squid tubes, sliced into rings
  • 4-6 garlic cloves (more if you’re a garlic lover)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 spring onions, sliced
  • 1/2 red capsicum, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped finely
  • salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions:

  • Heat the oil & butterin a large frying pan. When butter is bubbling, add the calamari rings, garlic, spring onions and capsicum & sauté quickly for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice, paprika, chilli flakes and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with parsley and serve at once.

Mr Squidezy’s tips:

Serve with lots of warm crusty bread to sop up the sauce. You won’t want to waste a drop!

You could add some white wine to make a little more sauce!

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