Salt And Pepper Calamari Recipe

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Salt And Pepper Calamari
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  1. Thaw the calamari (if using frozen). Using a knife, cut open the calamari tubes so that they lie flat or cut into ring if desire
  2. Rinse the calamari and place on a absorbent paper. Pat them dry. Try to dry them as well as possible, otherwise the spice mixture won't stick and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle the oil over the calamari and mix well.
  4. Now add the salt, cayenne pepper, cornstarch and shake out the acess cornstarch. Again, mix well until all the calamari strips are coated in the spices. Set in the refrigerator to marinate.
  5. Heat up your wok , add about 1 Tbsp. oil and swirl around, then add the garlic, chopped chili both red and green cook about 2 minutes and then add calamari. Turn the heat down to medium and pan-fry 1-2 minutes per side, or until the calamari curls up around the edges....don't overcook the calamari, or it will no longer be tender.
  6. To serve, place the calamari on a serving platter. Drizzle the lime juice over or arrange it around your serving plate. Add a final sprinkling of fresh coriander and chopped green onion.
  7. This dish can be serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping (available at most Asian markets). This dish can be served as is, or with rice. ENJOY!
  8. Don't forget TRY IT IN YOUR FAVORITE SALAD, just mix, toss and top with you favorit dressing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 223.2 Kcal (934 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.95g 9%
Cholesterol 246.02mg 82%
Sodium 2129.95mg 89%
Potassium 370.91mg 8%
Total Carbs 22.99g 8%
Sugars 1.62g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 17.61g 35%
Vitamin C 60.5mg 101%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 619.8mg 62%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.53 Kcal (660 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 9%
Cholesterol 173.64mg 82%
Sodium 1503.32mg 89%
Potassium 261.79mg 8%
Total Carbs 16.23g 8%
Sugars 1.14g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 7%
Protein 12.43g 35%
Vitamin C 42.7mg 101%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 38%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 437.4mg 62%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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