Calamari

Calamari

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Nomsa Mokoena

10 Feb 2026

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Cook

10 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

250 calories

Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with this vibrant calamari dish, featuring tender squid sautéed in garlic and olive oil, brightened by lemon and smoked paprika. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special seafood feast.

Ingredients

  • 600 grams cleaned calamari tubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Add the cleaned calamari tubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Grill the calamari for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and slightly charred.

  5. 5

    Remove the calamari from the grill and let rest for a minute.

  6. 6

    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition per serving

250kcal
Calories

Fat

12g

Carbs

10g

Protein

30g

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Rate this recipe

4.6 · 42 ratings

Comments

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Sofia Esposito15/02/2026

Delicious! Will definitely make again.

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Maria Gonzalez12/02/2026

Perfectly tender and incredibly flavorful.

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