Orange scented Calamari, served with Red Lentils

Visit a Blue Island Fish Market for your Calamari 

1. Prepare the ingredients 

2. Cut the vegetables into small cubes

3. Prepare the red lentils

4. Cook the Calamari

5. Serve

Method:

Pour the lentils in a pot of boiling water and cook on medium heat for about 20 – 25 minutes. Drain and rinse. In the same pot, pour the olive oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add the celery, and red bell pepper and mix. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes. Add the lentils and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until the calamari is prepared.

Pour the olive oil into a pan and sauté the calamari for about 2 minutes on each side. As soon as it browns a little add the orange zest and juice and cook on high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine, thyme and salt, and cook until the wine reduces.

Serve the calamari with the red lentils.