SQUID (CALAMARI) SALAD AND OCTOPUS (POLIPO) SALAD
Living by Boston's waterfront, we always had access to the freshest seafood. We were within walking distance of the docks where fishing boats loaded their catch into a large processing warehouse. Fish were hand cleaned, fileted and sorted. Most were destined for distribution to restaurants and markets. Limited days and times were opened to the public. Locally at the corner of Salem and Cross Streets was Giuffre's Fish Market. It was a well-known Boston treasure featuring a huge selection of the freshest seafood anywhere. Squid was almost a throw away species, often used for bait. Being Italian, we knew how special they were. Competition kept prices low but once the general population was exposed to fried calamari and other squid specialties, prices skyrocketed. The availability of squid already cleaned also increased demand and costs. Baby octopus was available in the North End but seldom seen in traditional grocery store chains outside. Today's pricing also suggests demand is still limited. My local gourmet grocery store sold the pound of baby octopus in the picture below for almost half the price of the squid they displayed. Squid and octopus's salads were almost always in our refrigerator, available for lunch, snacks, or even as a main course with hunks of artesian bread. Please make this dish a day ahead. Sitting overnight, garlic mellows and flavors merge. Don't get me wrong, it's terrific when first made but even better with time. You can also add a little more lemon and can adjust salt. Serve with a spoon. Every mouthful is best with an ample puddle of dressing. Squid submerged in boiling water cooks quickly. Smaller 3" to 5" squid tubes cut into rings takes about a minute, larger and thicker, perhaps a minute and a half. If steaming, about 3 minutes for smaller tubes. Squid is cooked when rings just begin to firm. Anything more, they will become tough and rubbery. Although octopus is thicker, they seem to cook even quicker before becoming tougher. Some use a dipping technique, plunging raw octopus in and out of a pan of boiling water to ensure they don't overcook.
Provided by Peter Steriti
Categories Octopus
Time 35m
Yield 1 lb., 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For Squid, Rinse the squid in a strainer with cold water. Cut the tubes into 3/8 inch rings. Pending their size, cut the tentacles in halves or thirds.
- Cook squid in a pot of boiling water untl they begin to firm, about a minute for small, minute and a half for larger. Empty cooked squid into a strainer and cool with cold tap water. When drained, pat dry with paper towel and place squid in a bowl.
- For Baby Octopus, rinse the Octopus in cold water. Cut the octopus in uniform bite size pieces. Place them in a strainer. Submerge in boiling water for about 45 seconds. Check for doneness, just firm. If needed, dip them very briefly in the boiling water again being careful not to overcook. Cool octopus in cold tap water.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour dressing into the squid or octopus and mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. Check for seasoning then serve in bowls with a spoon and crusty bread.
SQUID SALAD OR OCTOPUS SALAD - JAPANESE STYLE
You could either use squid or octopus for this salad, I have trouble finding octopus most times so I used squid. I normally buy my squid/octopus already cleaned and gutted. If your squid/octopus needs to be clean then remove the guts (discard) and legs from the body and rinse. Cut off the tips on the legs and discard, then chop the remaining leg pieces and body into bite-size chunks. Original recipe comes from 'Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking' by Harumi Kurihara but I have twinkled with it
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Squid
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, pat dry and cut salad leaves into bite-size pieces, then arrange the salad leaves into serving dish. Set aside.
- For the squid/octopus cut the body and legs into 1.5 cm thick then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and fry until you can smell its aroma.
- Add the squid/octopus into the pan with the garlic and cook until done. Squid/octopus' colour will change and it will no longer be transparent, Please NOTE do not overcook as it will becomes tough.
- Remove from heat and place on top of the prepared salad leaves in serving dish.
- Return frying pan to the heat, add the soy sauce, ginger, sugar and mix well with any remaining cooking juices from the squid/octopus, making sure that all the sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing on top of squid/octopus then sprinkle some chilli powder or shichimi togarashi.
- If there is a lot of dressing you could serve it separately and dinners could help themselves if they wish for more dressing.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 408.5, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 28.2
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID OR CALAMARI WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
This dish could also be used with calamari. I have been looking for a squid/calamari dish that does not have Szechuan pepper as I am unable to find it. This recipe comes from The Australian Womans Weekly Simply Seafood book.
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Octopus
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut squid hoods along one side and open out. Using a small sharp knife, score inside of hoods in a diagonal pattern, without cutting all the way through. This will allow the squid to curl during cooking. Cut each squid hood into eight pieces.
- Sprinkle squid with combined pepper, salt and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Heat oil in wok or large frying pan, stir-fry squid in batches until curled and just cooked through. Serve squid with cucumber salad.
- Cucumber Salad: Combine cucumber, onion, tomato, nuts and mint in medium bowl. Add combined vinegar and oil, toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 291.8, Sodium 799, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 25.6
OCTOPUS SALAD
Make and share this Octopus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Octopus
Time 2h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the octopus to the water, two at a time. When the water returns to a boil, remove the octopus and set aside to cool. Repeat with the remaining octopus.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the octopus and simmer until the meat is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Drain and chill under cold running water. Cut off any non-fleshy parts including the "beak" and discard. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Put the octopus pieces in a large bowl and add the celery, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, olives, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to blend and let stand 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 181.6, Sodium 980.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 57.1
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