Lemon & Mint Couscous Calamari
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Ingredients for 2 persons:
Directions:
Place the couscous mix in a bowl, add the boiling water, and cover. Set aside for 5 minutes.
In the meantime, clean the calamari and chop the tentacles into fine pieces.
Fry the tentacles in a teaspoon of olive oil together with half of the garlic (chopped)
Fry for about 3 minutes then take them off the heat.
Fluff up the couscous and add the fried tentacles.
Add some freshly chopped mint and mix everything well.
Stuff the calamari and secure it with a toothpick.
Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the frying pan and fry the calamari from all sides.
Add the rest of the garlic, white wine, season to taste, and some fresh mint.
Cover it and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the calamari.
To check for doneness prick it with a toothpick.
It should be tender, not rubbery.
Cut into rolls and serve with mashed potato, fries, or even a salad.