Squid Salad With Lemon And Parsley Oil Food

FRESH SICILIAN MARINATED CALAMARI SALAD

Steps:

• Wash Squid well and cut Body into 1/2 inch slices (rings) and depending on the size of the squid halve tentacles lengthwise, if on the small side leave whole.
• In a large Stock Pot add water with salt and bring to a boil. Place Squid in pot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the squid is firm, do not cook too much or it will come rubbery.
• Put the squid in ice water to prevent further cooking.
• Drain the water and pat the squid dry
• Place in a large mixing bowl and add the Olive Oil, Vinegar, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic and Parsley and Celery and mix well. Let marinate for a few hours or better overnight. Serve with Lemon Wedges

CALAMARI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
• Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
• Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

LEMON AND GARLIC SQUID

Steps:

• Make slashes across squid using a sharp serrated knife - but don't cut all the way through.
• In a bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and half parsley. Season well with a pinch of sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
• Add squid and put to one side to marinate for at least 30 minutes
• Heat broiler to high, then sit squid on a roasting tray, put under the broiler and cook till squid begins to char slightly, about 5 mins each side.
• Toss over remaining parsley and serve with crisp lettuce leaves, garnished with onion rings and lemon wedges.

SQUID SALAD WITH LEMON-AND-PARSLEY OIL

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to the boil. Add the squid and blanch for 1 minute. Drain and set aside to cool. Place the squid in a bowl and toss with the scallions, celery, lemon-and-parsley oil, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Can be served cold or at room temperature.