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    Home > Recipes > Appetizers

    Hearts of Palm Calamari

    Published: Jan 20, 2021 · Modified: Nov 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Hearts of palm calamari, a vegan recipe that will blow your mind! It has a fishy flavor and is made with 8 ingredients in 20 minutes.

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    I couldn't believe it when I first tried these hearts of palm calamari. Their flavor is so close to the original recipe I really thought I was eating calamari! However, it is a completely vegan recipe, so rest assured you'll enjoy a 100% cruelty-free meal!

    I don't miss eating seafood at all, but I sometimes do miss flavors that I can't no longer access because of my vegan diet. When I was younger my mom used to make calamari all the time, so I decided to try this recipe and I absolutely love it!

    Besides, it's super easy to prepare and made with ingredients you can easily find at any grocery store. It is perfect to enjoy as an appetizer before lunch or for serving it during a dinner with friends.

    Hearts of palm calamari, a delicious and simple recipe that requires only 8 ingredients and just 20 minutes of your time. I promise you will absolutely love it!

    Contents hide
    1. Hearts of palm calamari recipe - Short video
    2. How to make hearts of palm calamari - Step by step
    3. Pro tips
    4. What are hearts of palm?
    5. How long will it keep?
    6. How to serve these hearts of palm calamari
    7. Looking for more vegan fish recipes?
    8. Did you make this hearts of palm calamari recipe?
    9. Hearts of Palm Calamari

    Hearts of palm calamari recipe - Short video

    How to make hearts of palm calamari - Step by step

    Step-by-step photos of how to make this recipe
    • Blend the nori sheet in a powerful blender until you get nori flakes (photo 1). Set aside.
    • Cut the hearts of palm into ½ inch pieces (about 1 cm), rings separated (photo 2). Set aside.
    • In a large zip lock bag, add the nori flakes, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (photo 3).
    • Incorporate the hearts of palm (photo 4) and shake around to make sure everything is coated in the seasoned flour (photo 5).
    • Cover the bottom of a skillet with about ¼ inch of oil (about ½ cm). When the oil is hot, slip the rings in the hot oil (photo 6) and cook for about 2 minutes over high heat, turning the pieces until they’re lightly golden all over (photo 7).
    • Remove to a colander to drain and serve your hearts of palm calamari immediately with some lemon wedges (optional) (photo 8).

    Pro tips

    • Nori flakes are optional, but they will make your hearts of palm taste like real calamari.
    • Use gluten-free flour if needed.
    • Any type of oil will do.
    • Feel free to add any spices or herbs you want.
    Close-up shot of a bowl of hearts of palm calamari

    What are hearts of palm?

    Hearts of palm are a vegetable that comes from the inner core of some palm trees. They taste like a mix of white asparagus and artichokes, but with a more delicate flavor and a crunchier texture.

    How long will it keep?

    It will last for quite some time if stored properly, so remember to keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    How to serve these hearts of palm calamari

    Although I love to serve them with sauces like vegan aioli or marinara sauce, you can also eat them with vegan mayo or any other sauce you'd like!

    Looking for more vegan fish recipes?

    • Vegan Fish Sauce
    • Vegan Tuna
    • Vegan Pad Thai
    • Vegan Ceviche
    • Vegan Tuna Sandwich
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    Hearts of Palm Calamari

    Hearts of palm calamari, a vegan recipe that will blow your mind! It has a fishy flavor and is made with 8 ingredients in 20 minutes.
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • ½ nori sheet or 1 tablespoon nori flakes, optional
    • 2 14-ounce cans hearts of palm, drained
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour, gluten-free if needed
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Oil for frying
    • 1 lemon cut into wedges, optional
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    Instructions

    • Blend the nori sheet in a powerful blender until you get nori flakes. You can also finely chop the nori sheet with a knife or use store-bought nori flakes. Set aside.
    • Cut the hearts of palm into ½ inch pieces (about 1 cm), rings separated. Set aside.
    • In a large zip lock bag, add the nori flakes, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. You could also mix them in a bowl, but the bag method is more convenient. 
    • Incorporate the hearts of palm and shake around to make sure everything is coated in the seasoned flour. You can make this in one or several batches, depending on the size of your bag. Sift the rings to get rid of any extra flour. You can also shake off the excess. 
    • Cover the bottom of a skillet with about ¼ inch of oil (about ½ cm). When the oil is hot, slip the rings in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes over high heat, turning the pieces until they’re lightly golden all over. You may need to do this in batches so your skillet isn't too crowded. 
    • Remove to a colander to drain and serve immediately with some lemon wedges, vegan aioli, marinara sauce, or vegan mayo.
    • Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Notes

    • Nori flakes are optional, but they will make your hearts of palm taste like real calamari.
    • Use gluten-free flour if needed.
    • Any type of oil will do.
    • Feel free to add any spices or herbs you want.
    • Nutritional info has been calculated using ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 13.6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 826mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 0.3g

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    Comments

    1. ALEXIS ROSE says

      February 06, 2022 at 10:00 pm

      What do you do with the center pieces? Surely you can bread them as well yes?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 07, 2022 at 11:03 am

        Hi Alexis! You can cook them too 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jan says

      January 20, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Hi
      Would you send air fryer instructions for this great looking recipe?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 22, 2021 at 9:06 am

        Hi! I've never made this recipe with the air fryer, sorry 🙂

        Reply
    3. Barb Brenkworth says

      January 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      Hello. Could you air fry these?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 20, 2021 at 12:51 pm

        Hi Barb! I'm not sure about that but maybe yes 🙂

        Reply

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