Spicy Calamari With Bacon and Scallions

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)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.