Calamari Alla Griglia recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 09 2026
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Calamari Alla Griglia Recipe

Inspired by Carisma
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled Calamari, Warm Moroccan Black Olives, Scallion Tomato Salsa

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Moroccan Black Olives

Scallion Tomato Salsa

Method

Preparing the Calamari

1

Marinate the Calamari

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

2

Grill the Calamari

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread calamari onto skewers and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked and slightly charred. Remove from grill and set aside.

Preparing the Moroccan Black Olives

3

Mix Olive Ingredients

In a bowl, combine sliced Moroccan black olives, olive oil, cumin powder, chili flakes, and fresh parsley. Mix well and set aside.

Preparing the Scallion Tomato Salsa

4

Combine Salsa Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped scallions, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.

Serving

5

Plate the Dish

On a serving platter, arrange the grilled calamari, top with the Moroccan black olive mixture, and serve alongside the scallion tomato salsa.