Calamari Appetizer Recipe
SWEET PEPPERS, ANISE SALT, FRESH CILANTRO, MANGO CHILI LIME SAUCE
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Mango Chili Lime Sauce
Method
Prepare Calamari
- 1
Clean and Prepare Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Season Calamari
In a mixing bowl, combine calamari rings and anise salt, tossing them to ensure even coating.
Cook Calamari
- 3
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Fry Calamari
Carefully add the seasoned calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 5
Drain and Set Aside
Using a slotted spoon, remove the calamari from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Prepare Sweet Peppers and Cilantro
- 6
Chop Sweet Peppers
Remove the stems and seeds from the sweet peppers and chop them into small pieces.
- 7
Chop Fresh Cilantro
Finely chop the fresh cilantro, ensuring to remove any thick stems.
Prepare Mango Chili Lime Sauce
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a blender, add diced mango, lime juice, chili powder, honey, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or lime juice as necessary.
Assemble and Serve
- 10
Plate Calamari
On a serving plate, arrange the fried calamari rings, garnishing with chopped sweet peppers and cilantro.
- 11
Serve with Sauce
Serve the calamari with the mango chili lime sauce on the side for dipping.
