How to Make Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a seafood lover, then you're going to love this recipe for Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce. This dish is an elegant and delicious way to enjoy one of the ocean's most delectable treasures. Tender calamari rings are cooked to perfection and then smothered in a luscious creamy white wine sauce that is truly irresistible. Whether you're serving this as an appetizer, a main dish, or even as a part of a seafood pasta dish, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 8 ounces squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 3 cherry peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup cream
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup shredded fresh basil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it turns golden brown. Stir in the squid, and cook until it turns white. Pour in white wine and cherry pepper slices; bring to a simmer, and cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir cornstarch into the cream, and add to the simmering calamari. Season with red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper; stir until thickened. To serve, toss pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    1230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 67g
    • Saturated Fat: 33g
    • Cholesterol: 417mg
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 104g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 300mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 746mg