Boldly Calamari* Mint Chimichurri Pasta
Fresh, light, and full of flavor, this Calamari* Ring Pasta has a delicate mint chimichurri sauce and is a perfect, easy dish to add variety to any spring menu.
Ingredients
- ½ lb Boldly Calamari* Rings
- ½ lb pasta of choice
- ½ cup minced fresh mint
- ¼ cup fresh lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp crushed garlic
- 1 fresh Serrano pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- 1.
Thaw the Boldly Calamari* Rings overnight in the fridge (approx. 8 hours).
- 2.
Fill a medium-sized pot with water & boil the Calamari* Rings for 3-4 min until tender. Drain & set aside.
- 3.
Chop the fresh mint, Serrano pepper, and garlic, and grate the lemon zest. Add these to a bowl with the lemon juice. Add olive oil and salt & pepper, and stir until well blended. Let this mixture sit and marinate. (*Chef Note: this has an even better flavor when left to marinate overnight!)
- 4.
Add the Calamari* to a skillet with a touch of olive oil on medium heat. Fry on both sides for 5-6 min or until slightly golden brown. Add salt & pepper to taste.
- 5.
Fill a large saucepan with water and boil the pasta until al dente. Drain and add to a serving bowl.
- 6.
Pour the chimichurri sauce over the pasta and mix well.
- 7.
Plate the pasta on each dish, topped with the Calamari* Rings and garnish with lemon zest & fresh mint. Enjoy!