Fried Calamari with Basil and Lemon with Arrabbiata (Tyler Florence) Recipe

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Fried Calamari with Basil and Lemon with Arrabbiata (Tyler Florence)
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
634
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Add calamari rings to a large mixing bowl and cover with milk (use more or less to completely cover the calamari. Peel garlic cloves and gently bash with the side of a knife to open the clove and release some of the juices. Add to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Heat approximately 3-inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. in a deep-fryer or heavy bottomed pot. Remove calamari bowl from the refrigerator stir in the basil. Set up 2 large mixing bowls: 1 with a colander sitting in it and the other with seasoned flour. Dump the calamari into the colander and drain the milk. Shake the colander to remove excess liquid then place the strained calamari and basil into the flour. Toss to coat, and then place back into the colander to remove excess flour. Fry (both calamari and basil leaves) in batches until crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the calamari and basil leaves to a tray lined with paper towels to drain, as you cook.
  3. For the Arrabbiata sauce:
  4. Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant then add tomatoes and wine. Break up tomatoes with the back of your wooden spoon and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until some of the juice has reduced. When done, give it a final seasoning with salt and pepper, then puree in a blender (or use an immersion blender) until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and sugar and serve with calamari.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 633.82 Kcal (2654 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.16g 23%
Cholesterol 371.49mg 124%
Sodium 626.14mg 26%
Potassium 784.37mg 17%
Total Carbs 78.62g 26%
Sugars 11.89g 48%
Dietary Fiber 4.71g 19%
Protein 36.12g 72%
Vitamin C 85.7mg 143%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 1062mg 106%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.69 Kcal (589 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.36g 23%
Cholesterol 82.46mg 124%
Sodium 138.98mg 26%
Potassium 174.1mg 17%
Total Carbs 17.45g 26%
Sugars 2.64g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 19%
Protein 8.02g 72%
Vitamin C 19mg 143%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 57%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 235.7mg 106%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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