Grilled Calamari
Recipe by Tina Gravalos
Ingredients
8
Time
6m
Serves
3
Don’t be afraid to make calamari at home. It’s actually super simple and takes less than 10 minutes to grill! Make it as an appetizer or into a salad over a bed of greens. Major Mediterranean vibes with these simple flavours and you’re getting some nutrients in too (good source of protein).
Gluten-Free
Appetizer
Ingredients
3tubes
Calamari
1/3cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/4cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3/4tsp
Sea Salt
3/4tsp
Black Pepper
1/2tsp
Paprika
1tsp
Dried Oregano
1
Lemon
Instructions
1
Lightly score each calamari tube, horizontally, each cut about 1 ½ inches apart.
2
In a mixing bowl, add the calamari, 1/3 cup of olive oil, ½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper and paprika. Mix to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, ¼ tsp of sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper and whisk. When the calamari is ready, pour it on top.
4
Preheat your grill to about 450 degrees F. Grill each calamari tube for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the size.
5
Serve as an appetizer or over some greens to make it a meal.
6
Note: You can purchase calamari tubes that are already cleaned for you. It’s also important to give them a little rinse and have a look at them to see if anything was missed.
More Recipes by Tina Gravalos
Tina is a Food Photographer, Recipe Developer & Holistic Nutritionist from Ontario, Canada. She is the founder of Made of Philo where she shares simple recipes with a healthier twist that anyone can whip up. Tina believes that food should be enjoyed no matter where you're at on your wellness journey.
