Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

This is really tasty and quick and easy to prepare

serves: 12

Ingredients of Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

2 long red chillies, deseeded, finely chopped

2 small red chillies, deseeded, finely chopped

3 green onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 large lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

100ml extra-virgin olive oil

3kg whole small calamari hoods (see tip), cleaned, tentacles reserved

100g rocket, to serve

Description of Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

Place chillies, green onions, garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, vinegar and 1/3 cup oil in a large ceramic bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Score inside flesh of calamari hoods in a criss-cross pattern and cut crossways into thick strips. Place calamari strips and tentacles in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

Preheat a greased barbecue plate on high heat. Add calamari strips and tentacles. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until curled and just cooked through. Add to chilli marinade. Leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or longer in the fridge).

Arrange rocket on serving plates. Spoon over calamari and chilli marinade. Serve.

Notes & tips for Christmas Chilli calamari salad Recipe

Tip: You can buy calamari already cleaned. You will need 1.5kg for this recipe.

Source - taste.com.au