Name: Blu Ristorantes Grilled Calamari Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cups bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow); 1 cup onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed; 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction

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Pepperonata, Olives, Capers, Balsamic reduction

In a bowl, combine calamari, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Marinate the Calamari

Prepare the Grill

In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Cook the Vegetables

Stir in crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

Remove calamari from the marinade and place on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until opaque and slightly charred.

Grill the Calamari

Serve the grilled calamari over a bed of pepperonata. Garnish with sliced black olives, capers, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Assemble and Serve

calamari, cleaned and cut into rings

olive oil

garlic, minced

salt

black pepper

lemon juice

bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow)

onion, sliced

crushed tomatoes

balsamic vinegar

black olives, pitted and sliced

capers, rinsed

balsamic reduction

Grilled Calamari

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Make Grilled Calamari Recipe in just 1h . Pepperonata, Olives, Capers, Balsamic reduction

Grilled Calamari Recipe

Ingredients

Calamari

Pepperonata

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Calamari

Marinate the Calamari

Prepare the Grill

Preparation of Pepperonata

Cook the Vegetables

Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

Grilling Calamari

Grill the Calamari

Serving

Assemble and Serve

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