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MAIN DISHES- SEAFOOD- FISH:
Lemon- Caper Calamari Steaks
with
Broccolini
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Lemon-
Caper Calamari Steaks with Broccolini |
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Simmering with
great, fresh flavor...
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¼
cup |
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olive oil, divided |
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3
cloves |
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garlic, crushed in garlic press |
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¼
tsp |
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dried hot red pepper flakes |
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1
lb |
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broccolini, trimmed |
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1/3
cup |
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water |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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3
Tbs |
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flour |
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¼
cup |
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finely grated Parmigiano- Reggiano |
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¼
tsp |
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black pepper |
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1
large |
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egg |
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1
Tbs |
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water |
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4
whole |
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calamari steaks (1 lb. total) |
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2
Tbs |
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unsalted butter |
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1 to
1½ Tbs |
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fresh lemon juice |
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1
Tbs |
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bottled capers in brine, rinsed and
drained |
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lemon wedges |
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Heat 2 T.
oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate
heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic
and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until golden,
about 30 seconds. Add broccolini and cook,
turning with tongs, until coated with oil, then
add water and salt and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, until crisp- tender, 8 to 10
minutes. Transfer to a platter with tongs and
keep warm, loosely covered with foil. |
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Heat
remaining 2 T. oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet
over moderately high heat until hot but not
smoking. While oil heats, stir together flour,
cheese and pepper in a wide shallow bowl, then
lightly beat egg with water in another wide
shallow bowl. Dredge 1 calamari steak in flour
mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg
mixture, letting excess drip off, and transfer
to a plate. Dredge another steak in flour and
dip in egg in same manner, then sauté coated
steaks over moderately high heat, turning over
once, until golden, about 1½ minutes total.
Transfer to platter with broccolini and keep
warm, loosely covered. Dredge, dip and sauté
remaining 2 steaks in same manner, transferring
to platter. |
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Pour off fat
from skillet, then add butter, lemon juice (to
taste), and capers to skillet and cook over
moderate heat just until butter melts, about 45
seconds. Pour lemon caper sauce over calamari
steaks and serve immediately. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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376.16 |
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Calories From Fat (57%) |
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215.97 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
24.32g |
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37% |
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Saturated Fat 7.41g |
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37% |
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Cholesterol
337.86mg |
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113% |
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Sodium
403.03mg |
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17% |
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Potassium
674.05mg |
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19% |
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Carbohydrates
15.16g |
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5% |
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Dietary Fiber 0.32g |
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1% |
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Sugar 0.30g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
14.84g |
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Protein
25.71g |
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51% |
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Recipe Source |
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Gourmet |
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****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "Soooooo good! This was really easy
to make, and the whole family enjoyed it."
-San Diego, CA
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