Calamari with Blackened Tomato

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably Spanish)
  • 1/2 small white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 1/2 pounds calamari, cleaned and washed, body sliced into 1/4-inch rings and tentacles left whole if small
  • 1 large tomato, blackened (page 164) and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 jalapeno chile, dry-roasted (page 154) and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, dry-roasted (page 158) and chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 teaspoons chipotle chile powder (page 151)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 12 (5 1/2-inch) soft white or yellow corn tortillas (page 13), for serving
  • Garnish: Whole basil leaves, pickled red chile rings

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and saute the diced onion until it begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Transfer the onion to a small saucepan and add the calamari, tomato, jalapeno chile, garlic, salt, chile powder, and mint.
  3. 3
    Let the mixture come to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook until barely done, about 7 minutes (dont overcook or the calamari will be rubbery).
  4. 4
    Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
  5. 5
    To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter.
  6. 6
    Divide the filling equally between the tortillas using a slotted spoon so any excess liquid will remain in the pot and the tortillas wont get soggy.
  7. 7
    Top with salsa and garnish.
  8. 8
    Grab, fold, and eat right away.
  9. 9
    To build your own taco, lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand.
  10. 10
    Spoon on some filling, top with salsa and garnish, fold, and eat right away.

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