Garlic Butter Grilled Calamari With Herb Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Tender grilled calamari coated in a garlic butter glaze, served over fragrant herb-infused basmati rice for a delightful dinner.

Ingredients

• 100 g Garlic
• 50 g Parsley Leaves
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• - Vegetable Stock Cubes
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 100 g Pasteurised Butter
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• - Coriander Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 100 g Salt
• 50 g Black Pepper Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes, then drain it.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add half the minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. 3. Add the drained rice to the saucepan and toast lightly for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4. Pour in vegetable stock, add salt, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until rice cooks through.
5. 5. Meanwhile, heat a grill pan and lightly grease it with olive oil.
6. 6. Toss the calamari rings with lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
7. 7. Grill the calamari on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.
8. 8. In a small pan, melt butter and sauté the remaining garlic until golden brown.
9. 9. Add chopped parsley and coriander to the garlic butter and stir well to combine.
10. 10. Remove the grilled calamari from the grill and brush generously with the garlic butter glaze.
11. 11. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and mix in some fresh coriander for added flavor.
12. 12. Plate the herb rice and top it with the garlic-buttered calamari rings.
13. 13. Garnish with extra parsley and a wedge of lemon before serving.
14. 14. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.