Blackened Calamari recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Calamari Recipe

Inspired by The Cork Tucson
Time20m
Serves2

A calamari steak, lightly coated with blackened seasoning then finished with lemon butter

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Calamari

Rinse the calamari steak under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2

Apply Blackened Seasoning

Generously coat both sides of the calamari steak with blackened seasoning, ensuring an even layer.

3

Heat the Butter

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat until it begins to foam.

4

Cook the Calamari

Add the seasoned calamari steak to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until a dark crust forms and the steak is cooked through.

5

Finish with Lemon

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked calamari. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

6

Serve

Slice the blackened calamari steak and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.