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Herb and Chili Calamari for Breakfast

Are you looking for a spicy and fulfilling breakfast? then, you have to try this recipe if you like  Herb and Chili Calamari for Breakfast.

this recipe is super easy and it shall not take any time in cooking. You will be able to have a wonderful breakfast with high energy, productivity, and amazing taste to leave you craving it for the next day. 


Herb and Chilli Calamari for Breakfast

 

This is the recipe of Herb and Chilli Calamari and it is the easiest and the simplest recipe ever. 


Ingredients

·         milk 50ml

·         plain flour 50g

·         cornflour 50g

·         vegetable oil for deep-frying

·         squid 400g, cleaned and sliced into 1cm rings

·         sea salt flakes

·         red chilli 2, deseeded and thinly sliced at an angle

·         spring onions 3, finely sliced at an angle

·         peanuts a handful, finely chopped

·         coriander 1⁄2 a small bunch, finely chopped

·         limes 2, wedged

 

Instructions

  • STEP 1

Put the milk into a shallow bowl and the flours together into another with lots of seasoning. Fill a pan no more than 1/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 180C or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.


  • STEP 2

In batches, tip the squid into the milk, shaking off excess liquid before tipping into the seasoned flour and tossing well until fully coated. Again in batches, carefully lower the squid into the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes or until really crisp and pale golden. Drain onto kitchen paper and season with sea salt flakes.


  • STEP 3

Put the squid into a bowl and stir through the chillies, spring onions, peanuts and coriander, and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.



Check also this recipe of Eggs and Green Bowl. 


Benefits of Calamari 

1) A Good Source of Protein

Calamari is a rich source of protein, of which it provides 15.6 grams per 100 g serving.

Also, calamari is a complete protein, which means that it provides all nine of the essential amino acids in adequate amounts.

For those who are interested, the complete amino acid profile of calamari per 100 grams is below;

  • Alanine: 0.94 g
  • Arginine: 1.14 g
  • Aspartic acid: 1.50 g
  • Cystine: 0.20 g
  • Glutamic acid: 2.12 g
  • Glycine: 0.97 g
  • Histidine: 0.30 g
  • Isoleucine: 0.68 g
  • Leucine: 1.10 g
  • Lysine: 1.16 g
  • Methionine: 0.35 g
  • Phenylalanine: 0.56 g
  • Proline: 0.64 g
  • Serine: 0.70 g
  • Threonine: 0.67 g
  • Tryptophan: 0.17 g
  • Tyrosine: 0.50 g
  • Valine: 0.68 g

2) Calamari Offers Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Although oily fish such as salmon and mackerel are the best way to get omega-3, most seafood contains variable amounts of these essential fatty acids.

On this note, calamari offers 0.50 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per 100 grams, which is a reasonable serving.

 

3) Low In Mercury

In recent years, there have been persistent concerns about the purity of fish and seafood in general.

However, calamari appears to be one of the least-affected types of seafood from mercury contamination.

 

4) Contains Choline

Choline is an essential vitamin-like nutrient that is particularly important for brain and liver health.

While it can be challenging to get sufficient choline in our diet, some foods offer a good source of the nutrient.

5) Rich In Selenium

Calamari contains high concentrations of selenium, which is an important mineral with antioxidant mechanisms.

In the human body, selenium activates various selenoproteins that can improve immune response and help to protect against multiple health issues.  

 

6) Calamari Contains Significant Amounts of Copper

Copper is an essential mineral that plays a key role in bone health, the cardiovascular and nervous system, iron metabolism, and red blood cell formation.

Copper is also the most concentrated nutrient in calamari, and 100 grams provides 1.9 mg of the mineral, which is equal to 95% of the daily recommended intake.

 

7) Nutrient Density

As discussed so far, calamari offers a wide range of beneficial nutrients from protein and omega-3 to selenium and copper.

Check this article " Squid , is it good for you?". 

oily fish such as salmon and mackerel are the best way to get omega-3, most seafood contains variable amounts of these essential fatty acids. so just try our delicious recipes Herb and Chili Calamari for Breakfast and you will now what I'm talking about.

Have a wonderful Breakfast!

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