Seared Calamari with Basil
Recipe Type:
Standard
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
| Recipe Yield | 17.65 oz |
| Number of Servings | 4 |
| Serving Size | 4.41 oz |
Ingredients
17.65 oz
calamari
0.71 oz
basil leaves
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
4 pieces
Lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Clean the calamari by removing the head, tentacles, and internal organs. Rinse the calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Slice the calamari into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the calamari rings and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are opaque and slightly browned.
Step 4
Add the basil leaves to the skillet and cook for another minute, until they are wilted.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve the seared calamari with basil hot, garnished with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Fat:
5 g
(45
kcal)
Protein:
20 g
(80
kcal)
Carbohydrates:
5 g
(20
kcal)
| Calories | 6.615 kcal | 0.33% |
| Vitamin A | 0.0882 IU | 0.01% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0882 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0441 g | 0.04% |
| Fat | 0.2205 g | 0.16% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2205 g | 0.04% |
| Sodium | 17.64 mg | 3.53% |
| Fibers | 0.0441 g | 0.12% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.882 g | 1.04% |
| Vitamin C | 0.441 mg | 0.49% |
| Calcium | 0.0882 mg | 0.02% |
| Iron | 0.1764 mg | 0.04% |
| Potassium | 13.23 mg | 2.65% |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 8.82 mg | 0% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1764 mg | 13.57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.528 mcg | 147% |
| Vitamin E | 0.0882 mg | 0.59% |
| Zinc | 0.441 mg | 0.09% |
| Selenium | 1.764 mcg | 0.35% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
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