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3/4 pounds squid, rinsed and dried Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed Ask a question about this ingredient
6 baby white potatoes (or any small variety), boiled and sliced 1/8-inch thick Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup flatleaf parsley leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
Juice of 1 lemon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Heat the grill to medium-high -- if you have a fine grate or vegetable or shellfish basket for the grill this is the moment to use it. While the grill heats, toss together the squid with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and prep the rest of your ingredients.
Ask a question about this stepGrill the squid, spreading out the heads and bodies on the grill. The bodies will steam and fill with liquid; I lift the pieces with tongs and pour this into the fire as they grill, so they char and don't steam. The squid should take 2 to 3 minutes to char and cook through. Remove to a plate.
Ask a question about this stepCut the squid bodies into 1/2-inch thick rings. In a large bowl, toss the warm squid rings and heads with the potatoes, onion, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, capers, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Let sit for 10 minutes. Taste again, and adjust lemon, salt, and pepper. Serve!
Ask a question about this stepAmanda - I made this for dinner last night and it rocked! I cook seafood all the time but for some strange reason, never squid or octupus. Thank you for inspiring me to jump over the hurdle I had constructed in my mind. It was so easy and quick and amazingly tender.
this was incredibly yummy and very easy...a winner in my house and we'll definitely be doing it again. (I did double the red pepper flakes, we like spicy)
Am definitely headed to fish market today for some squid, this sounds perfect!
This sounds like it might be hurricane food this weekend. Perfect.
Way to break down the barrier! nice.......
This is a perfect starter. Definitely for my next dinner party!