Boldly Fried Calamari* Steaks
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Category
Lunch and Dinner
Cuisine
Vegan Seafood
Servings
2
Cook Time
25 minutes
Delight in the irresistible combination of our Boldly Fried Calamari* Steaks with chili sauce, made with 100% vegan seafood from Boldly. These steaks boast a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth quality, while the chili sauce adds a tangy and spicy kick.
Vegan calamari is a delicious & sustainable dish that helps preserve marine ecosystems all while adhering to a plant-based diet. Serve these golden-brown, crispy steaks with a refreshing garnish of mint and jalapeños, alongside a zesty chili sauce and lime wedges, for a truly satisfying meal that you know is also good for the planet!
About the Protein: Vegan Calamari
Biology: Vegan calamari is a plant-based alternative designed to replicate the texture and taste of traditional calamari. It is typically made from ingredients such as konjac root, a starchy tuber, along with other plant-based proteins and natural flavorings.
Taste & Nutrition: Vegan calamari offers a similar chewy texture and mildly sweet flavor to its seafood counterpart. It’s often enriched with essential nutrients like protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids derived from algae. Additionally, it can be fortified with vitamins such as B12 and D.
Cooking: Vegan calamari is highly versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, including frying, grilling, baking, or sautéing. Its firm texture makes it a perfect plant-based substitution that’s suitable for many traditional calamari recipes.
Sustainability: Choosing vegan calamari is a sustainable option because it reduces the demand for overfishing.
Ingredients
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1 lb Boldly Calamari* Steaks
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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Half a zucchini, diced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ cup sweet chili sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 small chili pepper, seeded and minced
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Lime wedges, for serving
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Chopped fresh mint and jalapeño peppers, for garnish
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Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
Thaw Boldly Calamari* Steaks in the fridge overnight (approx. 8 hours).
Fill a medium-sized pot with water and boil the thawed Calamari* Steaks for 3-4 minutes. Drain & set aside.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Press the Calamari* Steaks in the flour mixture to coat, shaking off any excess.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the Calamari* Steaks in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried Calamari* to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Dice up the zucchini into very small pieces, and fry in vegetable oil until cooked. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
To make the chili sauce, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced chili pepper in a small bowl.
Garnish the Calamari* Steaks with chopped fresh mint, jalapeños, and the zucchini.
Serve the Boldly Fried Calamari* Steaks with the chili sauce on the side, along with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.