Jul 17 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Cunetto House of Pasta
Time20m
Serves4

Squid sauteed in tomato and onion or butter, lemon, and garlic.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Alternative Tomato & Onion Variation

Method

Butter, Lemon, and Garlic Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the squid

    Clean the squid thoroughly and slice into 1/2-inch rings. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Saute aromatics

    Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook squid

    Add squid rings to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just opaque and tender. Do not overcook.

  4. 4

    Add lemon and season

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the squid, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for another 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve immediately with optional lemon wedges on the side.

Tomato and Onion Calamari Variation

  1. 6

    Prepare the squid

    Clean the squid and slice into rings. Dry with a paper towel.

  2. 7

    Saute vegetables

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 3–4 minutes until soft.

  3. 8

    Add squid

    Add squid rings to the pan and sauté with the tomato-onion mixture for 2–3 minutes until the squid is cooked through but still tender.

  4. 9

    Season and serve

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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