Calamari with Shallots and Tamarind

Calamari with Shallots and Tamarind
Calamari with Shallots and Tamarind is a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe with 4 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 20g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 285 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. Head to the store and pick up calamari tubes, shallots, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Combine calamari and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
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Combine tamarind paste and 1/4 cup hot water. Strain out any fibers; set paste aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shallots, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
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Add the calamari mixture and tamarind mixture; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until calamari is opaque.
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Serve calamari and broth over hot cooked basmati rice.
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Serve Belgian wheat beers such as Blue Moon, Hoegaarden, and Allagash White. Their herbal and citrus notes will counter the tart tamarind.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score18
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