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Hot Butter Calamari

Delicious Hot Butter Calamari Ready in Minutes!

This Hot Butter Calamari recipe is a quick and easy seafood delight enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce with garlic and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Calamari
  • 1 pound Calamari Use thoroughly cleaned, tender pieces
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better control over seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for flavor
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or Cilantro Choose your favorite for garnish

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Butter Calamari
  1. Begin by thoroughly cleaning the calamari, slice into rings, and pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add calamari rings, cooking for 2-3 minutes until opaque and tender.
  4. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor experience. Pair with a light salad or crusty bread.

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