For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce before serving. Ensure the squid is properly cleaned and patted dry before cooking to achieve optimal texture. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness. Dry white wine is preferred over sweet white wine in the recipe.
Calamari in a Creamy White Wine Sauce
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS94
Indulge in the decadence of perfectly cooked calamari, bathed in a luscious white wine cream sauce. This dish is deceptively simple to prepare, yet delivers an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. A true showstopper that requires no additional sides!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate104 g
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Cholesterol417 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein39 g
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Saturated Fat33 g
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Sodium306 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat67 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes; drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
02
Step
2 mins
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
03
Step
3 mins
Add the cleaned and prepared squid to the skillet. Cook until the squid turns opaque and slightly firm, about 2-3 minutes.
04
Step
5 mins
Pour in the white wine and add the thinly sliced cherry peppers. Allow the wine to simmer and reduce by half, concentrating the flavors, about 3-5 minutes.
05
Step
0 mins
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and heavy cream until smooth. This will prevent lumps in your sauce.
06
Step
3 mins
Pour the cream mixture into the skillet with the calamari. Season with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
07
Step
0 mins
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
08
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0 mins
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Stone Cruickshank
Apr 27, 2025This recipe is now in my permanent rotation!
Kody Donnelly
Apr 23, 2025So good!
Collin Ryan
Mar 19, 2025Absolutely delicious! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again!
Maya Hegmann
Mar 8, 2025I didn't have cherry peppers, so I used red pepper flakes instead. It was still great!
Ray Hoppe
Feb 20, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the end result was so yummy!!
Pansy Miller
Jan 26, 2025I added a little lemon zest to the sauce and it was amazing!
Dereck Heidenreich
Jan 1, 2025The perfect dish for a date night!
Buddy Oreilly
Dec 18, 2024This recipe is a keeper! Easy to follow and the results were restaurant-quality.
Lexie Pagac
Sep 26, 2024My calamari turned out a bit rubbery. I think I overcooked it. Next time, I'll be more careful to cook it quickly.
Sean Farrell
Jun 17, 2024I would add a little salt while cooking. Very bland otherwise.