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Kalamaria Salata: Calamari (Squid) Meze or Appetizer

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Easy Calamari (Squid) Meze or Appetizer

Easy Calamari Meze (or Appetizer)

Photo © N. Gaifyllia, licensed to About.com, Inc.

In Greek: καλαμάρια σαλάτα, pronounced kah-lah-MAH-reeyah sah-LAH-tah

This meze or appetizer is easy to make, and a favorite with wine or ouzo. It's prettier when made with large squid (calamari) but small work just as well (see photo).

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • about 2 pounds of large or small squid, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup of white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2-3 pinches of oregano
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
  • thinly sliced onion

Preparation:

Clean the squid.

Place the whole squid, wine, and bay leaf in a small stew pot or dutch oven. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for 35-40 minutes. Drain, and cut into rings. Place on a serving platter or in a shallow salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add olive oil and vinegar to taste. Top with parsley and onion slices.

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