Instant Pot Calamari with Tomatoes

Calamari in red sauce topped with crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes and sage

Instant Pot Calamari is the best recipe for dinner! It's colorful, tasty and takes only 25 minutes total.

Calamari in red sauce topped with crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes and sage

A tempting dish of calamari that is simple and super easy. Combo of tomatoes with broth and spices adds a nice flavor and texture in this dish.

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Calamari in red sauce topped with crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes and sage

Instant Pot Calamari with Tomatoes

This classic Italian dish of calamari will be the star of your lunch table. Combo of tomatoes, curry powder and lemon juice makes the calamari shine deliciously.
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: calamari, Calamari with Tomatoes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Corrie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ lb fresh calaamari clean
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Press "saute" and add oil.
  • Add the garlic, curry powder and red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add calamari and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon juice and salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
  • Serve and enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal
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1 thought on “Instant Pot Calamari with Tomatoes

  1. 5 stars
    Love this recipe! When fresh calamari isn't available, can you make it with frozen calamari?

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