2-Minute Calamari, Sicilian Lifeguard-Style (Mario Batali) Recipe
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Directions:
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Set up an ice bath nearby. Cook the couscous in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and immediately plunge it into the ice bath. Once cooled, remove and set aside to dry on a plate.
- Ina 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the oil until just smoking. Add the pine nuts, garlic, currants, caperberries and red pepper flakes, and saute until the pine nuts are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the couscous and bring to a boil. Add the calamari, stir to mix, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, or until the calamari is just cooked and completely opaque. Toss in the scallions. Season with salt and pepper, pour into a large warm bowl, sprinkle with the reserved scallions, drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
- Basic tomato sauce:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 693.59 Kcal (2904 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 351.06 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 39.01g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 369.04mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 2786.3mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 963.9mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbs | 54.4g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 15.9g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.47g | 26% | |
| Protein | 28.97g | 58% | |
| Vitamin C | 94.7mg | 158% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.8mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 976.2mg | 98% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 150.88 Kcal (632 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 76.37 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.49g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 80.28mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 606.13mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 209.68mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.83g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 3.46g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.41g | 26% | |
| Protein | 6.3g | 58% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 158% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 212.4mg | 98% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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