Calamari and Saffron Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/2 tsp saffron thread, crumbled and dissolved in
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp champagne vinegar
1/2 lb fresh peas, shelled or 1/2 lb sugar snap pea , strings removed
1 1/2 lbs small squid, cleaned , bodies cut into thin rings and tentacles halved if large
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
coarse sea salt
fresh ground pepper
3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and cut into small dice
20 basil leaves, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, use leaves only,coarsely chopped

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups of water to a boil.
Stir in 1 tblsp salt.
Add the rice and cook uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 15 minutes.
Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.
Place the rice in a large serving bowl and toss with the saffron water.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the olive oil and the vinegar.
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the peas for 1 minutes.
Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.
In a large nonreactive skillet, heat the remaining 2 tblsps olive oil over high heat until hot but not smoking.
Add the squid and cook, stirring occasionally, just until opaque throughout, 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the squid to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
Add the wine and garlic to the skillet and boil until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes.
Season with coarse sea salt and pepper and let cool.
Add the squid and its liquid, the peas, tomatoes, basil and thyme to the rice and toss.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Let stand for at least 20 minutes before serving.
This salad is best at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	595.67 Kcal (2494 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.12g	36%
Sodium	40.9mg	2%
Potassium	487.37mg	10%
Total Carbs	76.18g	25%
Sugars	7.66g	31%
Dietary Fiber	5.17g	21%
Protein	10.58g	21%
Vitamin C	42.8mg	71%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	37.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.62 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.7g	36%
Sodium	11.85mg	2%
Potassium	141.23mg	10%
Total Carbs	22.08g	25%
Sugars	2.22g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	21%
Protein	3.07g	21%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	71%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	11mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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