Spicy Calamari With Bacon And Scallions |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sautéing the squid in the bacon fat adds tons of flavor to the seafood itself. Fried calamari with marinara sauce will be but a distant memory once you try this. Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound scleaned medium squid |
1/4 pound bacon (about 5 slices), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces |
1 cup chopped scallions |
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Rinse squid under cold water, then pat dry between paper towels. Halve large tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide rings.
2. Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
3. Toss squid with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Heat fat remaining in skillet over high heat until very hot, then sauté squid with scallions and red-pepper flakes until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
5. Serve squid immediately, sprinkled with bacon.
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