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Other Cooking Equipment => Cast Iron & Campfire Cooking => Topic started by: Old Hickory on February 28, 2018, 01:26:13 PM

Title: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Old Hickory on February 28, 2018, 01:26:13 PM
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.

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Tenderized, patted dry, and ready to season and prepair.

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Flour, egg wash, panko crumbs, S&P.

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Into the CI skillet with 4tbs OO, 2 tbs butter, juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove minced garlic, on med heat .

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After about 2 min/side, plated with buttered new potatoes, and a side of mixed lettuce salad.  Tender and good taste.
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: bspitt on February 28, 2018, 01:44:12 PM
YUM! Pass the plate!
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: TMB on February 28, 2018, 01:53:39 PM
Looks great but never heard of those
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: akruckus on February 28, 2018, 02:07:12 PM
Never heard of them, but love calamari.  Looks really good. 

Since you mentioned "poor man's" food if you have a chance to try monkfish, give it a whirl, nickname is poor man's lobster.
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Tailgating is my game on February 28, 2018, 02:12:02 PM
Quote from: TMB on February 28, 2018, 01:53:39 PM
Looks great but never heard of those

X2
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Roget on February 28, 2018, 03:29:51 PM
I've heard of it, but never actually seen any for sale.
I too love calamari, and would love to try the steaks.
Looks like you got the right amount of breading on those & they look great.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: TMB on February 28, 2018, 03:49:13 PM
I love calamari, matter of fact we have a date night where we go out and "cheat on one good thing"   and calamari is at the top of the list!

I need to look for these, where might I find them?
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Tailgating is my game on February 28, 2018, 04:26:46 PM
Quote from: TMB on February 28, 2018, 03:49:13 PM
I love calamari, matter of fact we have a date night where we go out and "cheat on one good thing"   and calamari is at the top of the list!

I need to look for these, where might I find them?

The ocean ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: TwoPockets on February 28, 2018, 05:18:24 PM
I would eat that!
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Post by: smokeasaurus on February 28, 2018, 05:22:25 PM
Heck Yeah, I am with Two Pockets on this one. I would also eat that.
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: HighOnSmoke on February 28, 2018, 05:28:28 PM
Looks real tasty OH!
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Post by: Agustine on February 28, 2018, 05:31:53 PM
Never heard of this Calamari steaks but looks OK to eat.
Looks just like any other fish cooked up LOL
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Post by: TentHunteR on February 28, 2018, 06:11:02 PM
Very interesting cook. I'd give that a try with no problem!
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: teesquare on February 28, 2018, 06:18:29 PM
Must be Giant Squid?...Looks great to me. I love those suckers! ( YES....pun intended... ;D ;) )
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Old Hickory on February 28, 2018, 06:34:25 PM
Quote from: TMB on February 28, 2018, 03:49:13 PM
I love calamari, matter of fact we have a date night where we go out and "cheat on one good thing"   and calamari is at the top of the list!
I need to look for these, where might I find them?

Tommy, it may be a Left Coast thing, but most of the markets around here have the steaks.  They are from squid.  When you do find them, be sure to not overcook or they will be very tough.
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: sliding_billy on March 01, 2018, 08:34:40 AM
New idea to me, but sounds delicious.
Title: Re: Calamari Steaks
Post by: Big Dawg on March 02, 2018, 03:50:03 PM
Like everyone else, I'd jump on a plate full ! ! !

Like most, wish I could get 'em around here. 





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