| Calamari Gambino |
Recipe type: Appetizer
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Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
This recipe is direct from the kitchen of the Gambino Family. It was an offer I could not refuse!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. of calamari rings or steaks
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned flour, season with salt,
- pepper, parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 tbsp. QCOM Tuscan Estate Extra
- Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5-6 hot cherry peppers, cut & remove seeds
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, cut into quarters if whole
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced in half
Instructions
- Clean and dry calamari rings or if using steak, cut into thin strips.
- Dip calamari rings or strips in egg then dredge in seasoned flour mixture.
- On medium heat, sauté garlic in Queen Creek Olive Mill Extra Virgin Olive Oil being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Add the calamari and sauté until tender.
- Add thin slices of red bell pepper, cherry peppers, and artichoke hearts.
- Sauté until peppers are cooked.
- Next, add seasoned bread crumbs and mix.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix.
- Squeeze half of a fresh lemon over mixture.
- Add salt/pepper to taste.
- Chili flakes can be added to spice up the dish.
- Serve hot & enjoy.
Serving size: 4
Notes
Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris