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sauteed squid with lemon and garlic

Sauteed squid with lemon and garlic

Nassie Angadi
An easy recipe for sauteed squid (calamari) with lemon and garlic that will be loved by the whole family.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g of calamari squid (1 lb)
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 clove of crushed garlic
  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soften the butter and mix in the crushed garlic in a saucepan at a medium temperature.
  • Place the calamari in the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Make sure not to overcook as the squid will become rubbery.
  • (If calamaris were frozen, cook for an additional 10 minutes.)
  • Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, lemon juice, and 4 leaves of parsley in a bowl.
  • Add the mixture to the saucepan and let it coat the calamari.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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