Feature Recipe
Chef Douglas Sisk, CEC
Calamari with Kalamata Tapenade and Seared Lemon
6oz 5inch Loligo Calamari Tubes.
3tble Olive Tapenade.
3ea Slices of Cured Meyer Lemon.
5ea Celery Leaves.
Pinch Fresh Thyme.
First, clean and marinate the calamari tubes with olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Marinate for 1 hour.
Second, Take mixed olives, capers, olive oil, parsley, basil, cracker pepper. Blend the ingredients together into a tight paste. Reserve Tapenade for plating.
Third, Slice the lemon and soak in a light sugar, salt and water brine for 20 minutes. Drain and reserve for plating.
Forth, When you are ready to enjoy take the marinated calamari tubes and place them on a hot grill. Use a food weight to cover and press the calamari flat. Cook for 2 minutes and turn. Cooke for another 2 minutes and turn to cross bar mark the first side. After a final 2 minutes take the calamari from the grill and plate.
Last, Enjoy Immediately. Bon Appetite!