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Spicy Calamari Puttanesca: A Flavorful Seafood Dish!

Spicy Calamari Puttanesca is a flavorful seafood dish featuring tender calamari in a zesty tomato sauce with olives and capers, served over pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh calamari cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup black olives pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked pasta of your choice for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced calamari to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn opaque.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, black olives, capers, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve the calamari puttanesca over cooked pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Substitute shrimp or scallops for calamari for a different seafood twist.