If you want an appetizing seafood dish, then go for Calamari steak recipe. DIY Beauty is here to impress you all with this new seafood recipe. It is better than pork or beef dinner meals. There is no need to confuse this recipe with the famous Calamari rings. You need to use the body of a big squid for this recipe. Moreover, you can add tartar or lemon sauce in it to make it delicious.
How To Make Calamari Steak Recipe At Home?
Each ingredient we are going to use in Calamari steak recipe is readily available at home. However, you just need to purchase top quality of steaks for this recipe. It is because the entire recipe depends on the steaks. They are available in stores, but it is better to get a fresh one.
Ingredients
- lemon wedges
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 whole calamari steaks
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
Directions
First of all, you have to heat up oil in a big skillet on high heat. It should be hot but make sure it is not smoking. When the oil is heating then you need to mix together flour, cheese and pepper in a bowl. After that, you have to take another bowl and add eggs in it. Put some water and beat the eggs with water.
Furthermore, you have to take each steak and put in the flour mixture. Make sure to remove the excess and then dip in the mixture of egg. After that, you have to put it in a plate. Now, you have to start cooking by putting them into the hot oil of skillet. Make sure that each side of steak is fully cooked. When steak will get golden brown shade then it means your steak is cooked.
Move it to the platter and cover loosely so that it stays warm. Continue dipping, dredging, and sautéing the remaining steaks before placing them on a dish.
It is now time for you to drain the oil from the skillet. You then need to taste and add butter and lemon juice. Also, you need to add the capers to the skillet. After that, you have to heat it over medium heat for 45 seconds. You need to completely melt the butter. Make sure to serve the steaks immediately after pouring the lemon caper sauce. Have fun!
Facts
- There is only 1 gram sugar in this Calamari steak recipe.
- It has 85 mg of calcium and 40 mg of potassium.
- This recipe has protein around 4 grams and saturated fat around 6 grams.
- The cholesterol is around 63 mg.
- However, it is full of vitamin C, iron, fiber and Vitamin A.