This recipe is devised by Paul Watters –  author of “Simple Tasty Healthy by PW”
 
INGREDIENTS
3 calamari tubes 
3 salmon fillets 
1/2 bunch of coriander 
1 stick of lemongrass 
1 clove of garlic 
1 knob of fresh ginger 
2 fresh red chillies 
1 lime
Teaspoon of dried coriander 
Teaspoon of dried ginger 
3 red peppers 
2 tablespoons of sugar 
1/2 cup of cold water 
2 spring onions 
 
To prepare the calamari tubes bring to the boil in salted water.
When waiting for the calamari to boil prepare the stuffing in a food processor – blend dried coriander, ginger along with the fresh coriander, lemongrass, garlic and chilli and the juice of the lime.
Season with sea salt and pepper and add salmon blend until a soft purée has formed. 
 
By this stage the calamari will have boiled and rinse well under cold water until cold.
Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl and rinse as you will need it again to make the essence. 
 
Meanwhile get the calamari tubes and fill 3/4 with the salmon stuffing and arrange on a plate prior to cooking. Repeat three times and preheat the oven at 180 degrees.
Place a cocktail stick the the top of the calamari to prevent the stuffing from falling out. 
 
To cook the calamari add a large pan on the stove allowing to heat but not smoke. Cook the calamari for 4 minutes on one side, then flip it over and cook in the oven for a further 8 minutes. 
 
Once cooking in the oven you can prepare the essence and spring onions. In the food processor quarter and deseed the peppers, add sugar and water. Blend until sauce consistency has formed – if required add a little more water and season with salt and pepper.
 
Once it has blended wash and slice the spring onions at an angle for the garnish – cut the greens into strips. By this stage the calamari will be cooked – take them out of the oven allowing to rest for a few minutes. Slice them down the middle at an angle and arrange on the plate.
Drizzle around the plate and garnish with the spring onions and serve.
A nice suggestion is to serve with rice or salad and enjoy!

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