Warm Calamari Salad

Warm Calamari Salad

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Lunch 17 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 pound cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus a pinch for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch rings. Cut larger tentacle pieces in half. Place calamari in a bowl. Add oil, red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, jalapeno slices, and salt. Mix together thoroughly.
  • Place arugula and beans in separate bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 servings bowls.
  • Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add calamari to skillet; cook and stir until calamari loses its translucency, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Spoon calamari over arugula and beans. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of pepper flakes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 480
  • Carbohydrate: 33g
  • Fat: 29g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 2g

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