Caribbean Pepper Calamari
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Menu Part
Ingredients
| 1/2 | Pound | Breaded Calamari Rings (Item# 057802) |
| 1 | Each | Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Sliced |
| 1/4 | Each | Red Bell Pepper, Diced |
| 1/4 | Each | Onion, Sweet, Diced |
| 2 | Each | Garlic, Cloves, Chopped |
| 2 | Sprigs | Thyme, Fresh, Chopped |
| 2 | Each | Scallions, Chopped |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Vegetable Oil |
| 1 | Teaspoon | Annatto Powder |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon | Onion Powder |
| 1/4 | Cup | Water |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Vinegar, White |
| 3 | Each | Allspice Berries |
| To | Taste | Salt |
Directions
- Stem and seed the Scotch Bonnet pepper and slice thinly.
- Mix the Scotch Bonnets, red peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, veggie oil, annatto powder, onion powder, garlic powder, in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet sauté the veggies, add the water, vinegar and allspice berries to the mixture and reduce. Season with salt to taste.
- Fry the calamari according to package instructions to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Toss the fried calamari with the veggies and serve with your favorite Caribbean pepper sauce.
