Calamares a la Gallega

by | Jan 15, 2021 | Low-Carb - Meals with less than 33 g net carbs, Recipe, Recipe with video

Spanish Calamares a la Gallega

Calamares a la gallega


This slightly modified version of the classic Spanish dish, Pulpo a la Gallega, is a great way to do something a little bit exotic on a low-carb diet. It's low enough in carbs for Keto dieters.

When we create these recipes, we're not only limiting the carbs but utilizing the world's most nutritious foods in the dish is top priority. Two of the three side dishes are from the brassica plant family and are packed with sulforaphanes that are shown to combat disease and prolong life.

You'll have to visit our website for all the ingredients and details and check the Notes on the website for the link to the recipe for making the cauliflower-mash.
 
Ingredients

Macronutrients

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Micronutrients

per serving

Step 1

Dip the tentacles into boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds then pull them and pat them dry. Retain the tinted water for use as a braising liquid. In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over the squid tentacles and sprinkle with salt the spice blend. Coat them thoroughly with the seasoning.

Step 2

Coat the bottom of a pan (preferably cast-iron) with olive oil and put the squid tentacles in the pan. Add the cabbage-wedge in direct contact with the bottom of the pan. Pour in a sufficient amount of the retained water you used to blanch the tentacle to create a braising liquid about 3/8" (1cm) in the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Cover and simmer on low-heat for about 35 to 40 minutes. Then add the carrot slices, cover and simmer another 10 minutes or so to fully cook the carrots. Check the squid. It should be firm but no rubbery. If it's still too chewy, temporarily remove the veggies and simmer the tentacles for another 10 minutes or so on low-heat.

Step 4

You might have to add the veggies back to the pan to warm them up for a few minutes once the squid is perfectly cooked. In the meantime, warm-up the cauliflower-mash and steam the broccoli. We steamed the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with a few drops of water on high for 2 minutes.

Step 5

To plate, place a couple of small spoonfuls of the cauliflower mash on the plate. Attractively plate the cabbage and carrots, then the squid tentacles. Finally, disburse the broccoli florets on top. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.

Notes

The key to quick and easy preparation of our recipes is the use of a few spice blends and condiments that serve as building blocks for other recipes.

This recipe utilizes the following recipe: Recipe for RecipEasies Cauliflower-Mash (faux mashed-potatoes).

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