Squid a l'Ail

Name: Squid a l'Ail
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 pounds squid, thoroughly cleaned; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; About 15 scallions, tips and damaged leaves removed, remainder cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 1/2 teaspoons); 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 pounds squid, thoroughly cleaned
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
About 15 scallions, tips and damaged leaves removed, remainder cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 1/2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2

Meanwhile, cut the body of the squid lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips and the tentacles into pieces.
3

When the water is boiling, drop the squid into the water and cook it for 30 seconds (the water will not return to the boil).
4

Drain and set aside.
5

At serving time, divide the oil and butter between two skillets and place the skillets over high heat.
6

When very hot, add the scallions and saute for about 10 seconds.
7

Then add the squid, salt and pepper, and saute over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
8

Mix in the garlic and parsley and divide among six plates.
9

Serve immediately.