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Barbecued calamari with watercress and pea salad

A marinade of lime, chilli and garlic gives fresh, low-sodium flavour to the barbequed calamari in this delicious dinner party recipe.

  • Hands-on time: 20 mins
  • Time to make: 30 mins, plus 10 mins marinating
  • Serving: 8 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 800g large calamari hoods (squid tubes), cleaned
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 long green chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch watercress, washed
  • 500g frozen broad beans
  • 350g frozen peas
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Crusty wholegrain sourdough, sliced, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Split calamari hoods and score underside of flesh in a cross-hatch pattern. Cut into thick strips and place in a large bowl. Add lime zest and juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and chilli. Season, mixing to combine. Set aside to marinate for 5–10 minutes.

    2 Preheat a barbecue hotplate or chargrill pan over high heat. Add calamari and cook for 3–4 minutes each side or until golden and tender. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

    3 Meanwhile, break watercress into small sprigs, reserving larger pieces for another use. Place broad beans in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and set aside for 2 minutes. Drain and peel, discarding outer skin. Place peas in same heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and set aside for
    2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

    4 Arrange watercress, beans, peas, onion and mint leaves on a large serving plate. Top with barbecued calamari. Place honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar and remaining oil in a screw-top jar. Season with freshly ground black pepper, secure with lid and shake well to combine. Drizzle over calamari salad, then serve with crusty wholegrain sourdough slices on the side.

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