Tyler Florence
Grilled Calamari Panzanella
Prep Time
1 Hours
Cook Time
16 Minutes
Effort
Pellets
Apple
Chef Tyler Florence’s Tuscan Panzanella "bread salad" is a snapshot of the California coast. The fresh calamari, juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet peppers, and rustic bread could be a meal in and of itself.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
1 Pound Calamari
1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Loaf Rustic Bread, Torn Into Bite-Size Pieces
1 To Taste kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 Clove garlic
3 Anchovy Fillets
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon Capers, Drained
2 Red Bell Peppers, Roasted, Chopped
5 Ounce red cherry tomatoes
1/2 chopped red onion
1 Seedless Cucumber, Peeled and Cut Into 1/2" Pieces
1/2 Bunch Basil, Torn Into Little Pieces
Steps
1
Rinse and dry the calamari well and place in a resealable plastic bag. Add olive oil, turn to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.Ingredients
1 Pound Calamari
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
2
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500℉ if available.
Grill: 500 ˚F3
Toss the breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup olive oil until the bread is wet with the oil. Spread the bread on a small baking sheet and place in the Traeger with the lid closed until bread begins to brown (about 10 minutes), then remove.Ingredients
1 Loaf Rustic Bread, Torn Into Bite-Size Pieces
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
4
Remove the calamari from the bag and season with salt and pepper. Place the calamari on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until it has a bit of char and remove from the grill.Grill: 500 ˚FIngredients
1 To Taste kosher salt
To Taste ground black pepper
5
To make the panzanella: Chop and mash the garlic, anchovies, and salt to a paste on a cutting board. Scrape it into a large mixing bowl, add the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and stir together.Ingredients
2 Clove garlic
3 Anchovy Fillets
To Taste kosher salt
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
6
Add all of the rest of the ingredients, including the calamari, and gently stir. Taste for seasoning.Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Capers, Drained
2 Red Bell Peppers, Roasted, Chopped
5 Ounce red cherry tomatoes
1/2 chopped red onion
1 Seedless Cucumber, Peeled and Cut Into 1/2" Pieces
1/2 Bunch Basil, Torn Into Little Pieces
7
Finally, add the toasted bread and toss it all together. Check for seasoning one last time and adjust to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Enjoy!