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Warm Calamari Salad

By Chef John • Seafood Salad • Cuisine?
4.00 Prep: 15m Cook: 2m
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus a pinch for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cooked white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more for drizzling
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025