Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Grilled Calamari with Zesty Salmoriglio
Tender, lightly charred calamari dressed in a bright Sicilian salmoriglio - a simple, sun-soaked taste of the Mediterranean.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300 g fresh calamari
- ✓ 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ juice of 1 lemon
- ✓ sea salt, to taste
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper, to taste
📊 Nutritional Information
Grilled calamari is one of Sicily’s purest pleasures - wonderfully simple, naturally light, and bursting with the flavour of the Mediterranean. A brief marinade of olive oil and lemon keeps the flesh tender, while a hot grill brings the perfect smoky char. Paired with a traditional salmoriglio dressing, this classic seaside dish feels just right for a summer supper outdoors or a relaxed lunch in the sunshine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean the calamari, separating the bodies from the tentacles and removing the internal cartilage.
- 2
Make the *salmoriglio* by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Submerge the calamari in the marinade, cover, and chill for around 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat the grill rack over a high flame or glowing charcoal.
- 5
Grill the bodies for 5 minutes and the tentacles for 2–3 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with a little fresh *salmoriglio*.
- 7
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a side of grilled vegetables.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a pinch of oregano or chopped parsley to the salmoriglio for extra Mediterranean aroma. If you don’t have a barbecue, a hot cast-iron griddle pan works beautifully.
📦 Storage
- • Keep grilled calamari in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
- • Freeze for up to 3 months, wrapped well and stored in freezer-safe bags.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10–15 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Serve with a glass of Contessa Entellina Ansonica (Late Harvest): a soft, aromatic Sicilian white that enhances the delicacy of the fish and the brightness of the dressing.
Proof that simplicity is the soul of Sicilian cooking - these grilled calamari are tender, fragrant and irresistibly Mediterranean. Pour a glass of chilled white wine, sit back, and savour every bite.
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