Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds calamari tubes, throughly cleaned
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon milled black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne
- 7 ounces butter
- 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for squeezing
- Nigerian Fried Red Pepper Sauce
Instructions
Slice the calamari according to size; smaller specimens are better cut in half, lenghtwise, laid flat and each piece scored lighly in a diamond pattern. Next, toss the calamari in the flour seasoned with the black pepper and cayenne.
In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat the butter and oil until it starts to brown. Stir in the garlic, add the calamari and cook for one and a half to two minutes, depending on the thickness. Press it down with a spatula to brown nicely. Cook the calamari in batches, to control how quickly it cooks.
Transfer the calamari to a warmed serving platter, and squeeze the lemon wedges over the top. Last, spoon the sauce over the appetizer. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with rice.
Servings |
4 to 6 |
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This South African recipe is a party favorite. However, take care to not over cook the calamari; it turns from tender to tough and chewy very quickly, so removed from the pan the moment it is done.
Ingredients
InstructionsSlice the calamari according to size; smaller specimens are better cut in half, lenghtwise, laid flat and each piece scored lighly in a diamond pattern. Next, toss the calamari in the flour seasoned with the black pepper and cayenne. In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat the butter and oil until it starts to brown. Stir in the garlic, add the calamari and cook for one and a half to two minutes, depending on the thickness. Press it down with a spatula to brown nicely. Cook the calamari in batches, to control how quickly it cooks. Transfer the calamari to a warmed serving platter, and squeeze the lemon wedges over the top. Last, spoon the sauce over the appetizer. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with rice.
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