MARINATED CALAMARI SALAD WITH LIGURIAN OLIVES, CELERY LEAVES, AND CHILES

Marinated Calamari Salad with Ligurian Olives, Celery Leaves, and Chiles image

Provided by Food Network

Time 31m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds cleaned small squid
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons roughly chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-parsley leaves
12 oil-cured Ligurian olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

Thinly slice the squid bodies and halve the tentacles.
Combine the pure olive oil and garlic in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add the chile and squid and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Transfer the squid to a bowl and mix with the extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate the squid in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
Remove squid from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Add celery leaves, parsley, and olives and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and serve.