Seaside Squid Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds squid, tubes and tentacles
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup finely chopped and seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Thoroughly rinse the squid under cold water and pat dry.
- Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise.
- Cut the bodies in half lengthwise as well and then into 1/2-inch wide pieces.
- Set aside.
- Over high heat, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan.
- Decrease the heat in order to maintain a simmer.
- Place the squid in a steamer basket and gently set over the simmering water.
- Cover and steam for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the steamer basket from the pot and plunge the squid into ice water to stop the cooking.
- Remove from the water and drain thoroughly.
- Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper.
- Add the squid, tomato, onion, capers and cilantro and toss until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
tentacles, freshly squeezed lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin seeds, cayenne pepper, tomato, red onion, capers, cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/seaside-squid-salad-recipe.html (may not work)