Grilled Squid Calamari Food

GRILLED CALAMARI

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Stir in the garlic and whole oregano sprigs.
• Heat a grill pan over the high heat. (Alternatively, you can cook the squid on the grill.) When very hot, add the squid and char each side for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, including the tendrils. Add the squid to the lemon sauce. Crack freshly ground pepper over and serve immediately.

GRILLED CALAMARI - KALAMARI TIS SKARAS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice the calamari bodies crosswise into ½-inch rings.
• Combine the oil, garlic, oregano, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the calamari slices and tentacles to the bowl and toss them to coat well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes-you can heat the grill while you're waiting.
• Drain the calamari in a colander, then lift each piece out separately to allow any remaining liquid to drip off.
• Thread the calamari rings onto metal skewers. Thread skewers through the tentacles to secure. Alternatively, use a grill pan with holes. Grill the calamari over high heat (500 F to 600 F), turning once until it's opaque in color, 1 to 2 minutes at most.
• Remove the squid from the grill and serve immediately with plenty of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

GRILLED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Cut the squid bodies along the sides to open flat. With a thin sharp knife, lightly score the insides, being careful not to cut through all the way.
• In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add the squid bodies and tentacles, toss to coat, and marinate for 2 hours, refrigerated, turning twice.
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
• With a pastry brush, lightly coat both sides of the sliced bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the bread on the hot grill and cook until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes. Arrange on a large platter.
• Grill the squid, turning until opaque, slightly golden, and just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the squid to a cutting board and slice into strips. Slice the tentacles if desired.
• Place the squid on top of the grilled bread and top with the chopped olives. Arrange potatoes decoratively around squid. Lightly drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil as desired, sprinkle with Essence and parsley, and serve with the lemon wedges on the side.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.