Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic
Garlic, butter, and calamari - yeah baby!! Not in the mood for frying? Pour yourself a glass of something cold and heat up a baguette. There is so much more to this beautiful cephalopod than just fried rings. But let's clean it first! See the video HERE. Recipe lovingly borrowed from Chowhound.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound squid, cleaned, bodies cut into 3/4-inch-thick rings, tentacles left whole
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
METHOD
Pat squid dry with a paper towel.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat until smoking. Carefully add squid in a single layer, then add butter, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until squid is opaque and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook). Season with additional salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.
Serve with lemon wedges and baguette - cheers!
