Tuesday, March 11, 2008

1037. SPICY CALAMARI with BACON and SCALLIONS

makes 4 (main course) servings


1 1/2 pounds cleaned 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

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. 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. Toss squid with 1/4 teaspoon salt. 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. Serve squid immediately, sprinkled with bacon.


courtesy of: Lillian Chou, Gourmet, November 2007

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