Grilled Calamari ‘Carpaccio’ recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Calamari ‘carpaccio’ Recipe

Inspired by bNapoli Italian
Time1h
Serves4

Preserved caponata, pomegranate pearls

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Clean the calamari thoroughly. Remove the head, tentacles, and innards, and keep the body and tentacles intact. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Calamari

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned calamari to the bowl and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the Calamari

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the calamari for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the flesh is opaque and has nice grill marks. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Slice and Plate

    Slice the grilled calamari into thin rings and arrange them on a plate. Spoon the preserved caponata generously over the calamari.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Sprinkle pomegranate pearls and chopped parsley over the top for garnish before serving.

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