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Grilled Calamari with Garlic and Parsley recipe

Easy Grilled Calamari with Garlic and Parsley Recipe for Flavor Fans

Delightful Grilled Calamari with Garlic and Parsley recipe is an elegant appetizer bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Calamari
  • 1 pound Fresh calamari Choose whole tubes and tentacles.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Garlic and Parsley Dressing
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil For dressing.

Equipment

  • grill

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss calamari with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
  4. Place calamari on the grill and cook for 2 minutes per side until opaque.
Garlic and Parsley Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra-virgin olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Arrange grilled calamari on a platter and drizzle with garlic-parsley dressing. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 320mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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