Spicy Calamari Grill: Your Easy Guide to Bold, Flavorful Seafood
A delightful and easy-to-follow recipe for spicy grilled calamari that will impress your guests with its bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the calamari to the marinade and toss to coat.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the calamari for 2-3 minutes on each side or until opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the calamari marinate for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Serve with a side of mixed greens for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg