Mario Batali's Two-Minute Calamari Sicilian Lifeguard Style

Spice things up with Mario's two-minute calamari!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Spice things up with Mario's two-minute calamari...Sicilian lifeguard style!

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step 1

ingredients 1 tablespoon Salt

instructions Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
step 2

ingredients

instructions Set up an ice bath nearby.
step 3

ingredients 1 cup Israeli couscous

instructions Cook the couscous in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
step 4

ingredients

instructions Once cooled, remove and set aside to dry on a plate.
step 5

ingredients 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chile pesto sauce
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons currants
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes

instructions In a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan, heat the oil until just smoking. Add the Chile Pesto Sauce, pine nuts, currants, and red pepper flakes and sauté until the nuts are just golden brown, about 2 minutes.
step 6

ingredients 1/4 cup caperberries
2 cups basic tomato sauce

instructions Add the caperberries, tomato sauce, and couscous and bring to a boil.
step 7

ingredients 1 1/2 Lb cleaned calamari (tubes cut into 1/4-inch rounds and tentacles halved)

instructions Add the calamari, stir to mix, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the calamari is just cooked and completely opaque.
step 8

ingredients Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Salt (to taste)
3 Scallions (thinly sliced)

instructions Season with salt and pepper, pour into a large warm bowl, sprinkle with scallions, and serve immediately.
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