Marinated Calamari

Directions

1. 1
   Clean squid:
2. 2
   Hold squid with one hand, with the other hand hold head and pull gently, head and inside of body will come away in one compact piece.
3. 3
   Cut tentacles from head.
4. 4
   Remove bone found at open end of squid (it looks like a long thin piece of plastic).
5. 5
   Clean squid under cold running water
6. 6
   Rub off brown outer skin.
7. 7
   Cut squid into 5mm rings.
8. 8
   Drop rings into rapidly boiling water, reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes or until squid is tender.
9. 9
   Drain.
10. 10
    Combine lemon juice and oil.
11. 11
    Add squid, cover, refrigerate overnight.
12. 12
    Next day, add crushed garlic and parsley to marinade, mix well, let stand 2 hours or longer in marinade.
13. 13
    Serve in the marinade.