Mediterranean Style Calamari

Name: Mediterranean Style Calamari
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb (1 Kg) fresh calamari (squid) prepared and sliced; 2 cups (500 mL) bread crumbs; Butter; Choice of lettuce leaves; Lime quarters; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Tzatziki sauce; Mediterranean Sauce; 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter; 1/3 cup (80 mL) lime juice; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground white pepper

This is the Mediterranean Style Calamari recipe.

Prep: 30 min
Cooking: 10 min
Refrigeration: 2 h - 3 h

Yields 8 servings

Ingredients

2 lb (1 Kg) fresh calamari (squid) prepared and sliced
2 cups (500 mL) bread crumbs
Butter
Choice of lettuce leaves
Lime quarters
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Tzatziki sauce
Mediterranean Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter
1/3 cup (80 mL) lime juice
1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground white pepper

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Preparation

In large bowl or glass dish, combine calamari and Mediterranean Sauce. Mix well. Marinate for 2 to 3 hours in refrigerator. Place bread crumbs in large bowl. Lightly dip each calamari piece in bread crumbs and place on platter.

In large skillet, heat some butter. When it is hot, sauté calamari on all sides for a total of 10 minutes. Drain calamari on paper towels. Cover bottom of large platter with lettuce leaves. Place calamari on lettuce. Pepper to taste and serve with lime quarters and tzatziki sauce.

Mediterranean Sauce:

In bowl, mix well all ingredients.