GRILLED CALAMARI WITH ARUGULA

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Categories     Salad     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Squid     Arugula     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid
3 lemons
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound arugula, coarse stems discarded
Special Equipment
15 to 20 (10- to 12-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in cold water 1 hour

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.

Jdjd Ndjd
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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
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The calamari was a bit chewy, but the arugula salad was delicious. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Catherine Patin
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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
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.


Islem Iselm
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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
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This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again.


Shahroz hashmi
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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
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This dish was good, but not great. The calamari was a bit bland and the arugula salad was too acidic.


Obay Alawad
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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
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The calamari was a bit chewy, but the arugula salad was delicious. Overall, I thought this dish was just okay.


Benjamin Ikwa
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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
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser and everyone loves it.


Humayun Obaid
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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
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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
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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
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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!