GRILLED CALAMARI WITH ARUGULA
Categories Salad Backyard BBQ Lemon Squid Arugula Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill.
- Rinse squid under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. If squid are large, halve tentacles lengthwise and cut longer ones, if attached, crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Pull off flaps from squid bodies, if attached, and reserve. Cut each squid body lengthwise along "seam" and open flat. Score large squid, including flaps, lengthwise with a sharp knife, making cuts close together (about 1/8 inch apart like ridges on rigatoni) and being careful not to cut through squid, then halve squid bodies crosswise.
- Squeeze enough juice from 2 lemons to measure 1/4 cup. Cut remaining whole lemon into wedges.
- Whisk together lemon juice, oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until combined well and transfer 1/4 cup dressing to a large shallow bowl, reserving remainder. Add squid to dressing in shallow bowl, tossing to coat, and marinate at room temperature, turning once, 10 minutes.
- Thread 2 skewers through each squid body, near opposite sides of body (to keep squid flat during grilling). Thread all the flaps onto 1 or 2 skewers. Thread all tentacles crosswise (through thickest part) onto skewers, without crowding, letting tentacles dangle. Discard marinade.
- When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill squid on a lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until they just turn opaque, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and remove skewers. Cut squid bodies lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch-thick strips. Halve strips crosswise if using larger squid.
- Toss squid with 3 tablespoons reserved dressing and salt and pepper to taste in a clean bowl. Toss arugula in another bowl with just enough of remaining dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Divide arugula among 4 plates and top with squid. Serve with lemon wedges.
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[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The calamari was overcooked and the arugula salad was wilted. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Blessing Azeez Surakat
[email protected]The calamari was a bit chewy, but the arugula salad was delicious. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.
Catherine Patin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the arugula salad was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Nasir Ji
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.
Islem Iselm
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the arugula salad was a perfect accompaniment.
Jackie Richardson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.
Shahroz hashmi
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the arugula salad was a refreshing complement.
Twinomujuni Stephen
[email protected]This dish was good, but not great. The calamari was a bit bland and the arugula salad was too acidic.
Obay Alawad
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The calamari was overcooked and the arugula salad was wilted. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Nobra Bolti
[email protected]The calamari was a bit chewy, but the arugula salad was delicious. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.
Benjamin Ikwa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the arugula salad was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Amber Glaub
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.
Humayun Obaid
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the arugula salad was a perfect accompaniment.
Al amin Khan Saheb
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of calamari, but this recipe changed my mind! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the arugula salad was a great addition.
Linda dume
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out perfectly! I served it with a side of lemon wedges and everyone loved it.
peruca hair studio
[email protected]Grilled calamari with arugula salad was a hit at our dinner party! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the arugula salad was a refreshing complement. Highly recommend!