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Spicy Calamari With Bacon and Scallions

By Chef Kate

Added November 19, 2007 | Recipe #266682

Categories: Appetizer Main dish Squid

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Chef Kate's Note:

Really simple yet the flavors are quite complex. From the November, 2007 edition of Gourmet. It's supposed to serve four as a main course; we found it sufficient for three as a starter (either a tribute to the recipe or just further proof that we love to eat)

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs squid, cleaned
1/4 lb bacon (about 5 slices)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Directions:

1

Rinse squid and dry on paper towels.
2

Cut large tentacles in two and bodies into 1/2" rings.
3

Cut bacon into 1" pieces and brown in a 12" skillet.
4

Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
5

Turn the heat to high, get bacon fat very hot.
6

Toss calamari with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and add to skillet with the scallions and red pepper flakes.
7

Saute till just done, about three minutes.
8

Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon.