My father used to prepare calamari quite often when I had my yearly summer visits with him. He introduced me to calamari steaks, which were much different than the deep fried little rings and pieces that you’ve probably had as an appetizer. The steaks can be prepared to serve as a main dish.
About Calamari:
Calamari is squid. Did you know that? Yep, calamari is not often to referred to its real name… but it’s actual squid. It’s most often served fried with lemon and seafood or tartar sauce. The arms and tentacles of the squid are edible and cut into rings, and that’s often what is deep fried. The body of the squid can be cut into flat “steaks,” and that is how this recipe is prepared.
Where do you buy calamari steaks?
Check out your market’s seafood department. Often times, calamari steaks are sold alongside shrimp and other seafood. I’ve had good luck finding calamari steaks at Whole Foods Market. Calamari steaks are featured in the photo above (so you know what to look for).
How to make Lemon Caper Calamari:
The calamari steaks are dredged in a simple mixture of flour, Parmesan cheese and pepper… and then dipped in egg before sautéing in hot oil. The sauce drizzled on top is butter melted with lemon juice and capers. It’s such a simple recipe!
Here are a few more recipes featuring capers that you might like to try:
Lemon Rice with Capers and Parsley Pork Medallions with Olive Caper Sauce Sauteed Chicken with Olives, Capers and Roasted Lemons Seared Scallops with Brown Butter Caper Sauce Cauliflower with Capers Marinated Eggplant with Capers and Mint Pasta with Garlic Butter Caper Sauce Potato Salad with Olives, Tomatoes and Capers
