Southwestern Calamari Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Calamari sounds more appetizing than squid. Wonderful salad. Ingredients:
3 lbs calamari, cleaned, cut into 1/2-inch rings |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon) |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced |
2 ounces sherry wine vinegar |
1/4 cup lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
8 -12 dashes hot pepper sauce |
sea salt, to taste |
ground pepper, to taste |
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped |
1/2 red onion, minced |
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the calamari slices to the boiling water, and stir. Allow the calamari to cook for 1 minute over high heat. Remove immediately, drain, and chill in an ice-water bath.
2. To Prepare The Southwestern Dressing: Heat the olive oil and minced garlic over a low flame in a large sauté pan. Cook the garlic slowly for 3 minutes, until it is golden brown; then cool the garlic. Add the jalapeño, sherry vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper.
3. To Prepare The Salad: When the calamari is chilled, drain it well and transfer to large salad bowl. Combine the calamari, red pepper, onion, black beans, cilantro and dressing.
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