GRILLED CALAMARI

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The key to preparing calamari is to either cook it really fast or really slow; anything in between will leave you with a chewy texture. Serve this in a big bowl as part of an antipasti spread or as individual servings.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 small lemon)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 pound fresh squid, cleaned, rinsed, and well dried
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Stir in the garlic and whole oregano sprigs.
  • Heat a grill pan over the high heat. (Alternatively, you can cook the squid on the grill.) When very hot, add the squid and char each side for 1 minute. Remove from the pan and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, including the tendrils. Add the squid to the lemon sauce. Crack freshly ground pepper over and serve immediately.

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