Entertaining Appetizers
Salt & Pepper Calamari 500g. Calamari tubes
- 3/4 tsp. ground black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper OR 1/2 tsp of dried chili flakes.
- 1 tbsp Canola Oil, (or other good quality cooking oil)
- 1/2 lime
- 1 bottle of Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (to serve)
- 1/4 cup of fresh coriander, lightly chopped (for garnish)
- Using a knife , cut open the calamari tubes so that they lie flat.
- Rinse the calamari and place on a tea towel or absorbent paper. Pat them dry.
- Cut the calamari lengthwise into strips (1 inch wide), and place in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the oil over the calamari and mix well.
- Now add the sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Again, mix well until all the calamari strips are coated in the spices.
- Barbecue the calamari over a hot grill until the edges curl up (some strips may curl completely into a circle)-this only takes 30 seconds to 2 mins each side. (try not to overcook the calamari, or it will turn rubbery instead of tender). You can also pan-fry the calamari indoors.
- Serve with lime wedges and Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping. Serve with Mojitos, Lime Margaritas!