Biberli Kalamar

Biberli Kalamar is a delightful Turkish seafood dish featuring tender calamari stuffed with a spicy and flavorful red pepper filling. This healthy dish is grilled to perfection, making it a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Calamari tubes - 300 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the chopped red bell pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the pepper softens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
5. Carefully stuff the calamari tubes with the pepper mixture using a small spoon, ensuring not to overfill them.
6. Brush the stuffed calamari with the remaining olive oil and season with a little extra salt and pepper.
7. Place the calamari on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and slightly charred.
8. Remove from the grill and let rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in protein while being low in calories, ideal for weight management.

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