Vegemite of the sea

Squid is one of those foods that people either love or hate. I think squid is excellent, when cooked correctly it has an interesting (in a good way) texture and a taste that works well with big strong flavours.

The trick is finding squid that has been cooked correctly. Most squid I have come across has been overcooked, so it is like you are trying to chew on a piece of rubber. The trick to good squid is quick cooking over very high heat, that is what makes this recipe so easy.

Quick, easy lunch option

I love a good salad for lunch, something that can be put together in a few minutes but it isn’t a boring bowl of leaves. This salad is one of my favourites for a weekend; it is simple to prepare, easy to cook and is filling without being heavy. If you have friends over for lunch, it is a great option.

Squid and pepper salad recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pepper
• 2 celery sticks
• 1 courgette
• ¼ cabbage
• 4 squid hoods, cleaned and gutted
• 2 tbsp. melted bacon fat
• Sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Squid and pepper salad

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Rating: ★★★★★
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This salad is one of my favourites for a weekend; it is simple to prepare, easy to cook and is filling without being heavy. If you have friends over for lunch, it is a great option.

Credit: Cath @ easycleaneats

Ingredients

• 1 pepper 
• 2 celery sticks 
• 1 courgette 
• 1/4 cabbage 
• 4 squid hoods, cleaned and gutted 
• 2 tbsp. melted bacon fat 
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced 
• 1 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar 
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 

Directions

1. Cut the squid hoods, so they lie flat and are in two pieces. 
2. Finely dice the shallot and mix the oil and balsamic together with lemon juice then toss the squid in and allow it to marinate 
3. Slice the vegetables into strips and fry off quickly. 
4. Heat a pan with a small amount of oil over a high heat and cook the squid for 20 seconds on each side. 
5. Slice the squid into strips and mix with the vegetables 
6. Serve.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 226 calories; 15 g fat; 7 g carbohydrates; 16 g protein

Equipment

• Knife
• Chopping board
• Bowl
• Frying pan
• Fork
• Measuring spoons

Nutritional disclaimer

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate based on the ingredients used and available in my area (New Zealand). The nutritional information is here to help you understand the recipe; I use MyFitnessPal to generate my estimates. For more accurate nutritional information, please use a nutritional calculator with the ingredients in your area.