Calamari "Noodles" With Black Olives And Arugula

Serves: 2

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

47

Sweetness

51

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1 cup

Kalamata

Directions:

1

Cut each calamari tube in strips lengthwise that are about 1/4-inch wide

2

If using the tentacles, cut in segments

3

Coat a large saute pan generously with olive oil

4

Add the smashed garlic cloves and crushed red pepper and bring to a high heat

5

When the garlic is golden brown and very aromatic remove the garlic and discard

6

Carefully add the calamari and quickly toss or stir in the hot oil

7

Season with salt and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until the calamari turn from translucent to opaque

8

Add the wine and the olives and cook until the wine has reduced by about half

9

Taste to see if the seasoning is correct

10

While the calamari is cooking, toast or grill the bread

11

Rub the bread with the remaining garlic clove and drizzle generously with olive oil

12

Divide the arugula between 4 serving bowls

13

Spoon the calamari and juices over the greens

14

Cut each piece of bread in half on the bias and arrange on the calamari

15

Garnish with chives and serve

16

What a noodle!