Grilled Squid With Pumpkin Seed Pesto Africa Recipes

GRILLED SQUID

Steps:

• Rub the squid with salt and rinse.
• Slit and flatten the squid sac and make diagonal cuts on the inside surface.
• Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Set aside in a bowl.
• In another bowl, mix all the ingreduents, EXCEPT THE FIRST FOUR INGREDIENTS, making the marinade. Mix for thirty seconds.
• Put the squid inside the bowl with the marinade and leave for 1 hour.
• When one hour is finished, grill the squid over a charcoal grill until just tender (about three minutes each side).
• Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with half-a-cup of coriander leaves.
• Serve with fish sauce dip.

GRILLED SQUID WITH RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together ¼ cup of oil, 2 tblsps cilantro and half of garlic in a small bowl.
• Using kitchen shears, cut squid bodies down one long side; open flat.
• Using sharp knife, lightly score squid.
• Arrange in large, shallow baking dish in single layer.
• Pour garlic mixture over.
• Let marinate atleast 3 hours or overnight.
• Prepare grill (medium-high heat).
• Heat ¼ cup oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat.
• Add vegetables, remaining garlic and tentacles.
• Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Season.
• Add 2 tblsps cilantro.
• Grill marinated squid just until opaque, about 45 seconds per side.
• Divide sauce among plates.
• Top with squid.

GRILLED SQUID SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the capers in a bowl of water. Squeeze all the lemon juice into a large shallow bowl and add 4 tablespoons of oil. Peel the garlic and finely chop with the chilli, anchovies, pistachios, drained capers and mint leaves. Scrape it all into the bowl and mix together well.
• Reserving the tentacles, run a sharp knife down the length of each squid tube, cutting through one side only so you can open each one out like a book. Lightly score the inside of each tube in a criss-cross fashion at 1/2-centimeter (1/4-inch) intervals. To cook the squid, follow Franchina's guidance and get the tentacles on early, then add the tubes, from largest to smallest. In a screaming hot griddle pan or on a barbecue, cook each piece for about 1 minute per side--with no oil or seasoning--until lightly charred and starting to curl. Start with the cut side when you do the tubes, and keep the squid moving for even cooking. As each piece is done, use tongs to dunk it straight into the salsa, turning and coating it in all that flavour.
• Slice the tomatoes and lay over a serving platter. Finely slice the squid tubes, pull the tentacles apart, then arrange on top of the tomatoes. Spoon over all the remaining salsa and serve hot or at room temperature.