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Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries and Basil Recipe

Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries and Basil Recipe

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Calamari With Tomato, Caper Berries and Basil

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 garlic clove, whole
2 shallots, minced
1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes, undrained, crushed with spoon
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
1 small dried red chili, crumbled
8 fresh basil leaves
2 slices orange zest
coarse salt
1 1/2 lbs calamari, small, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup caper berries , large
6 slices bread , rustic, crusty
pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 T evoo, add minced garlic and shallots; Cook until soft. Stir in tomatoes, wine, water, chile, basil, orange zests, and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
Use a kitchen mallet to pound both sides of calamari bodies to tenderize. Cut crosswise into rings. Add calamari and caper berries to sauce. Cook until calamari are opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Heat remaining 3 T evoo in a different skillet. Rub bread with garlic clove. Add clove to oil and cook 2 minutes. Add bread and fry, flipping once. Put bread in bowl, top with calamari sauce. season with pepper and basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	368.32 Kcal (1542 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.72g	20%
Cholesterol	246.02mg	82%
Sodium	673.12mg	28%
Potassium	498.57mg	11%
Total Carbs	34.09g	11%
Sugars	6.4g	26%
Dietary Fiber	5.01g	20%
Protein	22.21g	44%
Vitamin C	65.4mg	109%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	873.1mg	87%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.65 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.51g	20%
Cholesterol	87.27mg	82%
Sodium	238.76mg	28%
Potassium	176.85mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.09g	11%
Sugars	2.27g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	20%
Protein	7.88g	44%
Vitamin C	23.2mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	38%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	309.7mg	87%

* 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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