Calamari With Asian Spinach

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 6 dashes hot sauce
• 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed

CALAMARI

• 1 1/2 lbs cleaned calamari (abt 24 pieces)
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   To make the Spinach: In a large skillet, heat olive oil.

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add spinach; bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and keep warm.

6. 6

   In a dish or resealable plastic bag, place calamari, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Toss to coat calamari.

8. 8

   Marinate 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Thread six 12-inch skewers with calamari.

10. 10

    Brush with sesame oil.

11. 11

    Grill 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.

12. 12

    Serve skewers on warm Asian spinach.