Looking for a calamari recipe? Here are some of our best recipes featuring calamari to show you how versatile this seafood favourite is.
Includes classic crumbed salt and pepper calamari, spaghetti marinara, char kway teow, bouillabaisse and seafood chowder. These tasty calamari recipes are perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Salt and pepper calamari
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Salt and pepper baby squid
Golden, crispy squid pieces are beautiful tossed with salt, pepper and flour and lightly fried. Served with fresh lime, coriander and chilli, this makes a delicious starter or light meal.
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Spaghetti marinara
A classic, easy seafood pasta made using a mix of fresh seafood tossed through a simple, tasty tomato sauce and spaghetti.
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Salt and pepper squid
This crispy pepper and spice squid is perfect for a party.
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Char kway teow
This popular flat rice noodle stir-fry is found throughout South East Asia. Spice according to your taste and ready in just over half an hour.
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Saffron rice with seared squid
Saffron rice with seared squid
Seared baby squid tops our fragrant saffron-infused paella for one seriously stunning Spanish spread.
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Barbecued squid with lemon cracked wheat risotto
Barbecued squid with lemon cracked wheat risotto
The combination of tender squid and zesty lemon cracked wheat risotto works perfectly together in this beautiful seafood dish. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying recipe with friends or family.
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Calamari spaghettini
Tender, perfectly cooked calamari is beautiful tossed through light spaghettini to create this divine seafood pasta dish. Cooked with a zesty sauce, it’s perfect for light dinner any time of year.
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Spicy calamari with olives
A quick and delicious spicy calamari stew with olives and fresh basil; an exquisite Italian-style midweek dinner.
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Deep-fried baby calamari
The perfect starter dish or sharing plate of deep-fried baby calamari.
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Sustainable seafood chowder
This twist on traditional seafood chowder layers smoky flavors into the creamy soup and uses more sustainable fish and seafood.
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Calamari rice
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Creamy marinara pie
Break through the cheesy potato topping for the wonderfully creamy seafood mix within. If you have time, switch out the pre-prepared elements of this dish with your own for a homemade pie to please.
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Seafood risotto
Packed with tender seafood, tomato and saffron, this risotto is hearty and delicious and makes a great red meat-free meal.
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Calamari, pea and mint linguine
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Calamari stuffed with fetta and chilli
Calamari stuffed with fetta and chilli
We’ve detailed how to clean and prepare the calamari below; it’s easier than you think! Remember that calamari cooks incredibly quickly; it’s important not to overcook it because it will become tough and chewy, ruining the delicate nature of this tasty dish.
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Sweet chilli calamari stir-fry
Sweet chilli calamari stir-fry
Tender fresh calamari is tossed with sweet chilli sauce, hokkien noodles and fresh vegetables to create this delicious Asian stir-fry in no time at all.
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Prawn, calamari, asparagus and sesame stir-fry
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