Karen Elizabeth Calamari Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

Banana peppers, garlic butter, lemon aïoli

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Ingredients

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1
Clean and Slice the Calamari
Begin by cleaning the calamari. Remove the head and innards, then slice the body into rings.
2
Marinate
In a bowl, combine calamari rings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

3
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Cook Calamari
Add the marinated calamari to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque and lightly browned.
5
Add Banana Peppers
Stir in the banana peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.

6
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

7
Plate and Serve
Serve the calamari hot, drizzled with garlic butter and alongside the lemon aïoli for dipping.