Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions

Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions
Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions
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.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 (main course) servings
Onion Appetizer Sauté Quick & Easy Bacon Squid Gourmet Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 420 mg(140%)
  • Fat 17 g(26%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 32 g(63%)
  • Saturated Fat 5 g(27%)
  • Sodium 319 mg(13%)
  • Calories 316

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.