Calamari In Balsamic Reduction Recipes

CALAMARI IN BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil.
• Add the squid and cook until just firm (about 2-3 minutes)-do not overcook.
• Drain and rinse immediately under cold running water.
• Drain well and set aside.
• In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the balsamic vinegar (stirring occasionally) until it becomes thick and syrupy.
• It should reduce to about 1/2 cup or maybe less.
• Toss the calamari with the balsamic reduction and serve warm.

GRILLED CALAMARI ON MIZUNA GREENS

Steps:

• Season calamari with salt and pepper. Marinate in Spicy Red Chimichurri Sauce for about 1 hour. Remove from marinade, place on hot grill and cook until grill marks show on both sides. Toss mizuna greens with olive oil and lemon juice.
• Arrange calamari on plate with mizuna greens. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
• Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until pureed.
• Yield: about 3 cups

FRIED CALAMARI WITH REMOULADE SAUCE DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• Heat balsamic till reduced to a syrup.
• Set aside.
• Combine the flour, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and salt in a shallow bowl.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet.
• When it is very hot, dredge the calamari in the flour mixture, shake off any excess then dip into egg then flour again and fry in the oil in batches until light-brown and crispy.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Season with salt.
• Place on a platter and drizzle with balsamic syrup.
• Serve with Remoulade Sauce (Recipe #87124).