Grilled Calamari Recipe
Grilled whole jumbo calamari with ponzu yuzu sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Ponzu Yuzu Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Begin by rinsing the whole jumbo calamari under cold water. Remove the innards and the quill from each calamari, ensuring they are properly cleaned. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate the Calamari
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned calamari and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Ponzu Yuzu Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, yuzu juice, rice vinegar, mirin, and dashi stock until well combined.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the finely chopped green onion and sesame oil. Let the sauce sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Grilling the Calamari
- 5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Remove the calamari from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Serve the grilled calamari with the ponzu yuzu sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
