Mario Batali's Two-Minute Calamari - On The Table with Eric Ripert - Episode 2 Part 2

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🥗Healthier: calamari steaks

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is more affordable and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

marinara sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned tomato sauce is budget-friendly and convenient.

Prep the calamari by cleaning it and slicing it into rings.

Slice a couple of cloves of garlic.

Prepare the tomato sauce and let it sit.

Add about a cup of tomato sauce to the pan.

Add whole caper berries to the sauce.

Blanch and shock the couscous to stop the cooking process.

Add the couscous to the sauce and mix it in.

Add a little white wine to thin out the sauce and add structure.

Season the calamari aggressively with salt and pepper.

Heat the pan and add the calamari to the sauce without stirring, letting it sit to cook.

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