Name: Grilled Squid Skewers
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 shallot, finely diced; ¼ cup white wine (60 ml); ¼ cup white wine vinegar (60 ml); ½ cup chilled butter (125 ml); 1 Tbsp anchovy paste (15 ml); Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Zest of 1 lemon; 3 Tbsp lemon juice (45 ml); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (125 ml); 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 Tbsp dry Greek oregano (15 ml); ½ Tbsp freshly cracked black pepper (7 ml); 1 small red chile, seeded and chopped; 2 green zucchini, cut in 1-inch dice; 1 bulb fennel, cut in 1-inch dice; 1 large red onion, cut in 1-inch dice; 16 baby squid bodies, skin peeled and washed; Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 8 wooden skewers, soaked for at least one hour; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Yields

4 servings

ingredients

Anchovy Butter

shallot, finely diced

cup white wine (60 ml)

cup white wine vinegar (60 ml)

cup chilled butter (125 ml)

Tbsp anchovy paste (15 ml)

Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Marinade

Zest of 1 lemon

Tbsp lemon juice (45 ml)

cup extra virgin olive oil (125 ml)

clove garlic, crushed

Tbsp dry Greek oregano (15 ml)

Tbsp freshly cracked black pepper (7 ml)

small red chile, seeded and chopped

Squid Skewers

green zucchini, cut in 1-inch dice

bulb fennel, cut in 1-inch dice

large red onion, cut in 1-inch dice

baby squid bodies, skin peeled and washed

Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

wooden skewers, soaked for at least one hour

Assembly

lemon, cut into wedges

Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

Put the shallots, white wine and white wine vinegar in a small saucepan on medium high heat and reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the chilled butter until incorporated and then add the anchovy paste, stirring well. Season to taste and transfer it to a dipping bowl. Serve hot with the Grilled Squid Skewers.

Step 2

Put lemon zest, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, red chile and salt and pepper into a shallow dish large enough to hold the skewers.

Step 3

Assemble the squid skewers alternating with pieces of zucchini, fennel, onion and squid, season and place in the marinade. Leave to marinate for at least one hour.

Step 4

Preheat grill on medium high.

Step 5

Take skewers out of marinade, season and grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook them or the squid will be tough. Serve with the Anchovy Butter and lemon wedges.

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