Pan Fried Calamari Steaks with Charred Lemon and Lemon Beurre Blanc

November 16, 2022 Comments Off on Pan Fried Calamari Steaks with Charred Lemon and Lemon Beurre Blanc
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Pan Fried Calamari Steaks with Charred Lemon and Lemon Beurre Blanc

Calamari steaks are often tough but pounding them to a very thin steak means that they cook quickly and stay nice and tender! Because they are sweet and lean, they go well with a rich butter sauce, a bit of balance with bitter arugula, and contrast with charred lemon, which is squeezed on top just before eating.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american, beurre blanc, calamari, dinner, lemon, lunch, main, seafood, squid
Servings: 2
Calories: 675kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Beurre Blanc

  • 4 ounces cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt to taste

Calamari Steaks

  • 2 calamari steaks pounded to 1/8 inch thick (I like to place them into a large ziplock and use a rolling pin to flatten)
  • 1/2 cup pork panko plus more as needed

To Serve

  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1/2 cup arugula

Instructions

For the Beurre Blanc

  • Combine the wine, vinegar, juice, shallots, and garlic and bring to a boil. Adjust heat to medium-high and reduce the volume to about 1 tablespoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Strain this mixture through a fine sieve into a container and add two pieces of butter. Using an immersion blender, puree until smooth. With the blender running, continue adding butter, one piece at a time, until it is all incorporated. Adjust seasoning to taste. Keep in a warm place before serving.

For the Charred Lemon

  • Spread the softened butter on the cut surfaces of the lemon. Place cut and butter side down into a very hot pan (either nonstick or cast iron). Sear until lightly charred and then remove and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.

For the Calamari Steaks

  • Place the pork panko onto a plate. Bread the calamari steaks, pressing lightly to ensure the panko adheres. Repeat for both steaks, adding more panko, if needed.
  • In the now empty pan, heat avocado oil until almost smoking. Add the calamari steaks and cook on high heat until golden on one side, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook the second side until golden. Remove and serve with beurre blanc underneath, a bit of arugula on top, and a charred lemon on the side.

Notes

Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.37
Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Calamari Steaks with Charred Lemon and Lemon Beurre Blanc
Amount per Serving
Calories
675
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
53
g
82
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
23
g
Cholesterol
 
410
mg
137
%
Sodium
 
765
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
583
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
 
2307
IU
46
%
Vitamin C
 
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
 
103
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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