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Calamari Piccata
Calamari Piccata
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Elevate your seafood menu with Calamari Piccata, a sophisticated dish featuring tender calamari steaks in a light Madeira wine sauce. Delicately pounded steaks are marinated in lemon and wine, then lightly floured with a paprika-infused mixture before being quickly sautéed. The capers and fresh lemon slices add bright notes to the buttery sauce, creating a restaurant-quality seafood experience in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
6 calamari steaks
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 cup butter

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1 TBS. olive oil
1/2 cup Madeira wine
3 TBS. fresh lemon juice
6 lemon slices
1/4 cup capers, rinsed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Directions
  • Place calamari steaks between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until tender.
  • Combine Madeira and lemon juice.
  • Marinate calamari steaks in the Madeira and lemon juice for at least one hour.
  • Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Remove calamari steaks (saving Madeira mixture for later use) and pat dry, then coat lightly with flour mixture.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet until melted.
  • Sauté calamari steaks 1 minute on each side. DO NOT cook completely at this stage.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Drain off all but 2 TBS. of liquid from the skillet.
  • Stir in Madeira mixture used earlier and de-glaze the pan, scraping loose and loose bits.
  • Return the calamari to the skillet and add the lemon slices and the capers.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens and calamari is cooked all the way through, about another minute or so.
  • Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 calamari steak) - Calories: 290; Total Fat: 18g (Saturated Fat: 9g); Cholesterol: 150mg; Sodium: 430mg; Total Carbohydrates: 7g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 1g); Protein: 25g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: calamari, seafood
🗂️ Categories: 🐟 Fish & Seafood
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, The TFR Cookbook
Calamari Piccata was added on April 22, 2006 and last updated on August 24, 2025.
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