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Calamari with Papaya Salsa and Lime

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Calamari with Papaya Salsa and Lime
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Health Score:
98 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr
Preparation
Calories:
300
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Calamari provides lean protein for your body while nourishing it with plenty of nutrients. It helps fight anemia and can help fight against free radicals, which cause cancer. 

You can make this spicier by adding more chile pepper. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie300 cal.(14 %)
Protein26 g(27 %)
Fat12 g(10 %)
Carbohydrates22 g(15 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.7 g(19 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D1.5 μg(8 %)
Vitamin E7.6 mg(63 %)
Vitamin K17.9 μg(30 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin9.8 mg(82 %)
Vitamin B₆0.8 mg(57 %)
Folate61 μg(20 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin21.6 μg(48 %)
Vitamin B₁₂7.8 μg(260 %)
Vitamin C243 mg(256 %)
Potassium967 mg(24 %)
Calcium132 mg(13 %)
Magnesium145 mg(48 %)
Iron2.8 mg(19 %)
Iodine34 μg(17 %)
Zinc2.2 mg(28 %)
Saturated fatty acids2 g
Uric acid253 mg
Cholesterol404 mg
Complete sugar18 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
21 ozs small fresh Calamari
5 Tbsps lemon juice
salt
peppers (freshly ground)
4 Tbsps olive oil
1 Tbsp parsley (chopped)
2 Papaya (each 10 oz.)
½ bunch scallions
1 Red Bell pepper
1 Red chili pepper
cayenne pepper
½ bunch Basil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilBasilparsleysaltPapayacayenne pepper

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse calamari in cold water and cut into 1-inch pieces.

2.

Mix 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl with parsley and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add calamari, mix, cover and let rest in the refrigerator.

3.

Peel papayas, cut in half and remove seeds. Set aside one papaya half and cut remaining papaya flesh into small cubes. Rinse scallions, trim and cut into very small cubes. Rinse bell pepper, cut in half, remove seeds and ribs and cut into very small cubes. Rinse chile pepper, cut in half, remove seeds and chop into very small rings.

4.

Puree reserved papaya in a bowl with an immersion blender, add papaya cubes, bell pepper, scallions and chile pepper, mix and season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. Rinse basil, pluck leaves from stem, chop finely and mix with papaya salsa.

5.

Remove calamari marinade, drain briefly and fry for 2-4 minutes in a large, hot skillet. Arrange calamari on a serving dish with papaya salsa and serve garnished with lime wedges.

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