Seared Calamari with Basil Recipe

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Seared Calamari with Basil
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  1. Blanch basil in a small saucepan of boiling water 15 seconds, then drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. Drain basil and squeeze out excess liquid, then purée in a blender with olive oil, water, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper until dressing is bright green and smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Cut each body sac of calamari lengthwise along seam to open into a flat piece; rinse well. Pat calamari dry, then cut body sacs into 1-inch pieces and halve any large tentacles lengthwise.
  4. Toss beans, tomatoes, celery, and onion with 1/3 cup basil dressing, then gently toss with greens. Season with salt and lemon juice, then divide among 4 plates.
  5. Heat griddle over high heat until hot. Meanwhile, toss calamari with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Brush griddle with vegetable oil, then cook calamari in 1 layer, stirring occasionally with tongs, until browned in spots and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide calamari among salads; drizzle with some of remaining dressing.
  6. Serve with: acini di pepe pasta with garlic and olives ; fresh bread
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 506.43 Kcal (2120 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g 52%
Cholesterol 246.02mg 82%
Sodium 518.99mg 22%
Potassium 593.38mg 13%
Total Carbs 27.04g 9%
Sugars 4.44g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7.45g 30%
Protein 23.43g 47%
Vitamin C 66.1mg 110%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 685.8mg 69%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.75 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.71g 52%
Cholesterol 63.03mg 82%
Sodium 132.97mg 22%
Potassium 152.03mg 13%
Total Carbs 6.93g 9%
Sugars 1.14g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 30%
Protein 6g 47%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 110%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 175.7mg 69%

* 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

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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