Calamari steaks are the poor man's substitute for abalone. The abalone is now mostly farmed and around $75.00/#. These steaks I bought for around $7.00/# and are very good.
Tenderized, patted dry, and ready to season and prepair.
Flour, egg wash, panko crumbs, S&P.
Into the CI skillet with 4tbs OO, 2 tbs butter, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove minced garlic, on med heat .
After about 2 min/side, plated with buttered new potatoes, and a side of mixed lettuce salad. Tender and good taste.