Calamares a La Vinagreta Calamari in Vinaigrette
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly refreshing, Calamares a La Vinagreta (Calamari in Vinaigrette) is a classic Spanish seafood dish that’s perfect for warm-weather dining or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This vibrant recipe combines tender, perfectly blanched calamari rings with a colorful medley of diced red and green bell peppers, juicy tomato, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette infused with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh parsley. The chilled preparation allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a light and flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a crisp salad. Garnished with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy kick, this low-effort, high-reward recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a healthy, Mediterranean-inspired treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh calamari (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium tomato (finely diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 15 grams fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lemon (sliced into wedges for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the calamari rings and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Be careful not to overcook to avoid rubbery calamari.
Step 2: Drain the calamari and immediately transfer them to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 3-5 minutes, then drain again and place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 4: Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the calamari.
Step 5: Pour the vinaigrette over the calamari and vegetables. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the calamari and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 6: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the dish chilled or at room temperature.
Step 7: Garnish with lemon wedges before serving. Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*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.
