GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD

GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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2 cups herb olive oil, recipe follows
3 pounds calamari, cleaned
1 cup pepperoncini peppers cut into rings
1 cup julienne roasted red peppers
1/2 cup capers
1 cup chopped parsley leaves
2 lemons, zested and juiced

Steps:

Put 1 cup of the herb oil in a mixing bowl. Add calamari, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Preheat a grill to high heat. Remove calamari, season with salt and pepper on both sides and grill for approximately 4 minutes per side. While the calamari is cooking, put all other ingredients and the remaining 1 cup herb oil in a mixing bowl. Slice calamari into thin juliennes, and add to all of the ingredients. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper. Herb Olive Oil: 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves 1/4 cup chopped chervil leaves 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped thyme leaves 1 quart blended olive oil Combine all ingredients. This can be prepared in advance and used for multiple recipes. Yield: 1 1/2 quarts