Calamari with lemon: the recipe for the simple and light second course
Calamari with lemon are a light and equally very tasty and satisfying second course, perfect for the summer season. These molluscs, among the most popular and used in the kitchen, are quickly sautéed in a pan with spices and lemon juice, to give even more fragrance to the dish, and they surprise for their softness and taste. Accompanied with a side dish of vegetables and a few slices of bread, they are the perfect solution for a quick, simple and well-balanced lunch, which will be loved by young and old.
How to prepare calamari with lemon
Clean the calamari, separate the tufts from the bodies 1 and then rinse them under cold running water.
Clean the calamari, separate the tufts from the bodies 1 and then rinse them under cold running water.
Cut the calamari bodies into pieces about 2-3 cm wide 2.
Cut the calamari bodies into pieces about 2-3 cm wide 2.
Squeeze the lemon and extract the juice 3.
Squeeze the lemon and extract the juice 3.
In a pan, heat the oil with the garlic and paprika 4.
In a pan, heat the oil with the garlic and paprika 4.
When the oil is hot, add the calamari and let flavor for just 1 minute, then pour the lemon juice 5 and cook for a maximum of 5 minutes, until the calamari begins to curl. Season with salt and pepper.
When the oil is hot, add the calamari and let flavor for just 1 minute, then pour the lemon juice 5 and cook for a maximum of 5 minutes, until the calamari begins to curl. Season with salt and pepper.
Distribute the calamari with lemon on individual plates, garnish with a few lemon wedges and a little chopped parsley and serve very hot 6.
Distribute the calamari with lemon on individual plates, garnish with a few lemon wedges and a little chopped parsley and serve very hot 6.
Preservation
Calamari with lemon can be preserved in the refrigerator, closed in a special container with hermetic closure, for a maximum of 1 day.
