CALAMARES A LA PLANCHA

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This dish of small, whole squids is a classic tapa from Andalucia (southern Spain). You could substitute squid rings or even small, white fish that have been butterflied. Although it's usually cooked on a hot, flat griddle (plancha), this recipe uses a frying pan.

Provided by Artichoke gal

Categories     Spanish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb small squid
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely minced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Clean the squid, removing the outer purplish skin by rubbing under cold water. Reserve tentacles.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons oil, the parsley and garlic with salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over high heat in frying pan. Cook squid in batches, 2-3 minutes each, then cook tentacles, about 1 minute.
  • Serve squid very hot, drizzled with the parsley-garlic mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 264.2, Sodium 52, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.1, Protein 17.8

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