Fresh Calamari are delightful if they are prepared well - they must be cleaned to remove the ink before use, but this can be saved to add colour to th...
Fresh Calamari are delightful if they are prepared well - they must be cleaned to remove the ink before use, but this can be saved to add colour to the dish later. The ‘beak’, that looks like a bone, must also be removed and the tentacles cut off the main body. This can then either be sliced into rings or cooked whole – to make sure that the flesh doesn’t turn tough, the calamari must be cooked for a short time, no more than a minute on either side depending on the size, until it turns slightly white from the raw translucent colour. Alternatively, they can be cooked for a long time on a low heat, making them a delicious ingredient in a spicy Mediterranean tomato and chorizo stew. Calamari also tastes amazing stuffed and grilled on a BBQ in the summer season!
Fresh Calamari are delightful if they are prepared well - I clean and disect mine then score them gently and marinade them over night in extra virgin oilive oil, lime zest, grated garlic and some chilli seeds. Get a chargrill nice and hot, season them and get them on the grill. The important thing is not to overcook them or they will be like rubber - No more than a minute on either side depending on the size of course...
https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/calamari-fresh-whole-1kg?___store=default610Squid, Fresh & Whole, 300-500g each, +/-2kghttps://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/s/q/squid_1.jpg67.9567.95GBPInStock/Seafood/BBQ/BBQ/BBQ Seafood6045254012452<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh Calamari are delightful if they are prepared well - they must be cleaned to remove the ink before use, but this can be saved to add colour to the dish later. The ‘beak’, that looks like a bone, must also be removed and the tentacles cut off the main body. This can then either be sliced into rings or cooked whole – to make sure that the flesh doesn’t turn tough, the calamari must be cooked for a short time, no more than a minute on either side depending on the size, until it turns slightly white from the raw translucent colour. Alternatively, they can be cooked for a long time on a low heat, making them a delicious ingredient in a spicy Mediterranean tomato and chorizo stew. Calamari also tastes amazing stuffed and grilled on a BBQ in the summer season!</span></p> <p>Fresh Calamari are delightful if they are prepared well - I clean and disect mine then score them gently and marinade them over night in extra virgin oilive oil, lime zest, grated garlic and some chilli seeds. Get a chargrill nice and hot, season them and get them on the grill. The important thing is not to overcook them or they will be like rubber - No more than a minute on either side depending on the size of course...</p>00https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/media/catalog/product/b/a/baby_squid__1.jpgadd-to-cart
The Luxurious Flavour of Iberico Pork Belly!
Iberico pork belly is a true indulgence, celebrated for its rich marbling, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep, complex flavours. Sourced from Spanish black pigs, this cut is renowned for its high-quality fat content, which gives it a buttery softness an...
Free Range Basque Corn-Fed Chicken: A Taste of Tradition!
Baserri Aldabia chickens are a true delicacy, raised in the heart of the Basque Country (France) using traditional free-range farming methods. These Basque corn-fed chickens benefit from an extended growth period of at least 91 days, allowin...
Chilean King Crab Clusters – A Taste of the Ocean’s Finest!
Our Chilean king crab is a delicacy known for its sweet, delicate flavour and succulent, tender meat. Harvested from the pristine, cold waters of the South Pacific, these crab clusters are packed with the flavour and texture that seafo...
Pink Prawn Tortelloni: Delicate, Sweet and Indulgent!
Our tortelloni is a luxurious pasta dish featuring delicate, hand-folded parcels filled with sweet, succulent pink prawns. The filling offers a natural sweetness balanced by a subtle briny depth, wrapped in thin, silky pasta that cooks to a perf...