Sautéed Calamari with Tomato and Feta Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Tender calamari rings quickly sautéed and simmered in a bright tomato sauce finished with creamy feta cheese. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs calamari rings, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cleaned calamari rings
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cleaned calamari rings to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn opaque.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and cook for 2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates and calamari is tender.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften and create a sauce.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread.