Photo: Mike Kenneally
Grilled Calamari with Red Onion and Basil
7 ingredients
Serves 4.
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Chef Barton Seaver adores the pairing of basil and grilled squid. This combination is the foundation for a dish that he served in each of his restaurants, and it was always a top seller. This makes a great dish for entertaining, as the preparation is easy and the results are stunning.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
175
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
12g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Squid | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cleaned calamari (ask your fishmonger a few days ahead
- for squid with the skin still on, known as dirty squid)
- 1 garlic clove, grated over a Microplane or very finely minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced vertically
- Leaves from 4 fresh basil sprigs, torn
Directions
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