Calamari Steaks

Elevate your seafood game with these tender and flavorful Calamari Steaks, pan-seared to golden perfection and bathed in a savory lemon-garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like flour, garlic powder, and olive oil to create a restaurant-quality dish at home in just 20 minutes. Infused with vibrant notes of fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice, these calamari steaks are crisp on the outside, succulent on the inside, and irresistibly aromatic. Perfect for a light yet indulgent dinner, they pair beautifully with a side of vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking to impress at your next dinner party, this recipe guarantees a fresh, delicious, and memorable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Calamari steaks
• 0.5 cups Flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the calamari steaks dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.

Step 3

Dredge each calamari steak in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the calamari steaks to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 8

Pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce over the calamari steaks.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(593.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1290.9

Total Fat 79.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 531.6mg	0%
Sodium 2284.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 76.4g	0%

Vitamin D 9.0IU	0%
Calcium 167.1mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1389.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 20.7%