Summer Squid Saute

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 4 thin slices of pancetta (1 1/2 ounces), finely diced
  • 1 1/4 pounds cleaned, small squidbodies cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings, tentacles left whole

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  2. 2
    Add the snap peas, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, tossing, until blistered in spots and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3
    Transfer the snap peas to a bowl.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet along with the pancetta.
  5. 5
    Cook over low heat until the pancetta fat has rendered and starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the squid, season with salt and pepper, and cook over high heat, tossing, until just cooked, about 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Return the snap peas to the skillet and toss for about 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Serve right away.

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