This classic French calamari dish is so beautifully simple: fresh squid is seared in a hot pan with a little olive oil, tossed with parsley and garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of salt. That\'s it! Anyone can recreate this amazing dish. The flavour is astounding and will definitely impress your dinner guests. It is also a nice change from the fried calamari we are all used to on restaurant appetizer menus.
- Total:17 mins
- Prep:15 mins
- Cook:2 mins
- Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small Frozen squid (gutted and cleaned)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled, halved, and minced)
- 1 cup fresh, flat-leaf parsley (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Fleur de sel (to taste)
Steps to Make It
Rinse the squid, reserving the tentacles and leaving the bodies whole.
In a medium bowl, combine the garlic and parsley and toss to blend. Set aside.
In a large skillet over high heat, heat the oil until hot but not smoking.
Add the squid and tentacles and sear, tossing for even cooking, for 1 minute. Make sure not to overcook as the squid will turn rubbery.
With a slotted spoon, transfer the squid and tentacles to the bowl of garlic and parsley and toss to evenly coat.
Season with fleur de sel and serve.