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Seared Calamari Steak with Bloody Mary Sauce

Prep time
15 minutes PT15M
Cook time
20 minutes PT20M
Yield
Serves 2
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Nugget Markets quick and easy

You don't have to deep fry calamari!  Here's an incredibly quick and easy dish that is light and healthy. 

Ingredients

  • 2 calamari steaks, scored
  • 1 can San Marzano tomatoes, drained and puréed
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Celery leaves for garnish

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients except for the calamari to a small saucepan and set to medium-low.  When it comes to a simmer, lower the heat and allow to reduce until very thick.

When the sauce will coat the back of a spoon (this should take 15-20 minutes), preheat a cast iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet on high heat.

Score and season the calamari steak with salt only.  Place about 1 teaspoon of canola or vegetable oil in the bottom of the pan and quickly place the steak, scored side down, into the pan.  Allow to cook for 2 minutes per side.  If the steaks are rolling up, allow them to do so.  It looks good for presentation.

When the steaks are cooked place a generous amount of the sauce on a plate and bias cut each steak into about four pieces.  Garnish with celery leaves.  

Techniques used in this recipe:

score

score: to cut the surface of an item at regular intervals to allow it to cook evenly.

reduce
reduce: to decrease the volume of a liquid by simmering or boiling; used to provide a thicker consistency and/or concentrated flavors.
coat
coat: to sprinkle food with, or dip it into, egg, flour, chocolate, sauce, etc.

Glossary:

horseradish
<p><strong>horseradish:</strong> a rough, elongated, brown, parsnip-like root with pungent qualities. It is most often harvested during the cold months as it requires frost to &quot;set&quot; the flavor, color, and texture.</p><p>Horseradish is finely chopped and grated. Prepared horseradish is seasoned with vinegar and salt and is&nbsp;used to make cocktail sauces for fish and shellfish.&nbsp;Creamed horseradish is prepared horseradish mixed most often with sour cream and is used primarily as a condiment for roasted meats but is also used for sauces and spreads.</p>