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title: Pan-Seared Calamari
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pan-seared-calamari-55097f4e6ced6ecc458b4569
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Fish
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Seafood
  - Quick
  - Dinner
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 571
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Chorizo/pan-seared-calamari.avif"
---

In a small pot, bring @water{1%cup} to a boil with a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}. Add the @bulgur wheat{½%cup}, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until soft ~{5%minutes}. Set aside.

Meanwhile, halve, peel, and dice the @yellow onion{1%unit}. Core and dice the @roma tomato{1%unit}. Dice the @fresh pork chorizo{4%oz} into ¼-inch pieces. Finely chop the @garlic{4%cloves} and @parsley{1%bunch}. Core, seed, and remove the white veins from the @red bell pepper{1%unit}. Slice into strips, then into ½-inch cubes. Quarter the @zucchini{1%unit} lengthwise, then cut into ½-inch pieces.

Heat ½ tbsp @olive oil{3%tbsp} in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, tossing, until soft ~{5%minutes}. Add the chorizo, tomato, and half the garlic to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the tomato starts to break down ~{5%minutes}.

Stir in the cooked bulgur and a pinch of chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and cover to keep warm.

Make the gremolata: zest and juice half the @lemon{1%unit} over a small bowl. Add the remaining chopped parsley, remaining garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl. Set aside.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and zucchini and cook, tossing, until golden brown ~{5%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Slice the @squid{8%oz} widthwise into ½-inch rings. In the same pan you cooked the veggies in, heat ½ tbsp olive oil over high heat. Add the squid to the pan and cook, tossing, until lightly golden brown and cooked through ~{2%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper. [- - Calamari is a very quick-cooking protein, so avoid overcooking to prevent it from becoming tough. -]

Serve the calamari on top of the bulgur mixture with zucchini and peppers to the side. Spoon over the gremolata. Enjoy!