Marinated Calamari Antipasti Recipes

ITALIAN SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, boil for approximately 40-50 minutes the sliced calamari until tender, remove to a separate medium-sized bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Keeping the pot of boiling water add mussels and cook 10 minutes, remove to the same bowl with the calamari and add the shrimp to the boiling water and boil or 10 minutes, remove to the same bowl.
• Drain the fish in the medium-sized bowl a second time just to remove excess liquid and let cool. Add the chopped celery, grated carrot, chopped olives, chopped parsley , olive oil and lemon juice. Gently mix to combine well.
• Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to combine flavours.
• Before serving add a little more olive oil (3-4 tablespoons) and salt if necessary, you could also add some extra chopped fresh parsley. Some people like a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar or extra lemon juice. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

MARINATED CALAMARI SALAD WITH LIGURIAN OLIVES, CELERY LEAVES, AND CHILES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the squid bodies and halve the tentacles.
• Combine the pure olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add the chile and squid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• Transfer the squid to a bowl and mix with the extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate the squid in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
• Remove squid from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Add celery leaves, parsley, and olives and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and serve.

ITALIAN SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 3 quarts of water and add the Old Bay seasoning and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, add the shrimp, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes, until just firm. With a skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a large bowl. Leave 2 cups of the poaching liquid in the pot and discard the rest.
• Add the wine to the poaching liquid and bring to a boil. Add the scallops, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 minutes, until just cooked. With the skimmer, transfer the scallops to the bowl with the shrimp. Bring the poaching liquid back to a boil, add the calamari, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until just cooked. Be careful not to overcook any of the seafood or it will be tough! With the skimmer, transfer the calamari to the bowl.
• Bring the poaching liquid to a boil again, add the mussels, cover, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until all the shells have opened, discarding any that don't open. Turn off the heat and set aside until the mussels in the broth are cool enough to handle. Remove the mussels from the shells and add to the bowl. Add 12 of the shells to the seafood and discard the rest. Set aside 1/2 cup of the poaching liquid, discarding the rest. Drain the seafood in a colander and put it all back into the bowl.
• For the dressing, heat the olive oil in a medium (10-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. (Be careful: Overcooked garlic will be bitter.) Add the tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 2 more minutes. Add the reserved poaching liquid, the limoncello, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Pour the sauce over the seafood and toss gently. Add the fennel and parsley. Cut a lemon in half lengthwise, cut it thinly crosswise, and add it to the salad. Toss gently to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• To serve, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and the juice of the remaining lemon. Taste for seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.

CALAMARI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
• Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
• Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

MARINATED CALAMARI ANTIPASTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add calamari, tomatoes, onion and olives and sauté until calamari is soft and opaque, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice, basil and thyme. Toss well.