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Spicy Calamari and Crispy Vegetables

Cultural Context

Originating from coastal regions of Italy, spicy calamari is a popular dish often enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. Traditionally served with a squeeze of lemon, it highlights the freshness of seafood combined with the crunch of vegetables. This dish has gained international popularity, with variations found in many cultures, often adapting the spice levels and accompanying sauces to local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
20 g butter
a bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons preserved parsley in oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
a pinch of pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Nuoc Mam (fish sauce)
500 g Atlantic squid rings (calamari)
700 g tropical shrimp tails
250 g surimi sticks
100 g Chinese vermicelli
15 g dried Chinese mushrooms
a handful of chopped green olives
1/2 pickled lemon, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
100 g grated cheese (any preferred type)
spring roll pastry (or phyllo dough)
oil for brushing (sunflower oil)
1 tablespoon soy sauce for brushing
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon natural honey

buttermilk

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: Greek yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

calamari

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: shrimp

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: fish fillets

Shrimp is often lower in calories, while fish fillets can be more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, butter, chopped parsley, preserved parsley, grated garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, hot sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Nuoc Mam in a bowl.

2

In a separate pot, prepare the broth using shrimp scraps, bay leaves, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover with boiling water and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.

3

Add chopped green olives, pickled lemon, lemon juice, and grated cheese to the marinade mixture.

4

Lay out the spring roll pastry and brush with sunflower oil. Place the filling and roll up the pastry to form the involtini.

5

Brush the rolled involtini with a mixture of sunflower oil and soy sauce.

6

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake the involtini for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

7

For the dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, cold water, white vinegar, salt, pepper, and honey in a small bowl.

Cooking Techniques

fryingcoating

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggsfish

Also Known As

Fried Calamari with VegetablesCalamari Fritti
Local Name: Calamari piccanti e verdure croccanti

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