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Calamari souvlaki

Name: Calamari souvlaki
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600g cleaned calamari tubes, cut into 4cm pieces; 3 large tomatoes, cut into 3cm pieces; 2 red capsicums, seeds removed, cut into 3cm pieces; 1 tbs finely chopped dill fronds; 2 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried chilli flakes; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; Lemon wedges, to serve

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by Rick Stein

Chef, author, TV presenter

Jan 20, 2017

A Mediterranean side dish that will bring your seafood barbecue to new heights.

600g cleaned calamari tubes, cut into 4cm pieces
3 large tomatoes, cut into 3cm pieces
2 red capsicums, seeds removed, cut into 3cm pieces
1 tbs finely chopped dill fronds
2 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan to medium-high heat.
2.

Alternately thread calamari, tomato and capsicum pieces onto the skewers.
3.

Combine dill, parsley, oregano and chilli flakes in a bowl, then divide between two bowls.
4.

Combine half the herb mixture with the oil, then brush over skewers.
5.

Grill the skewers, turning, for 4-5 minutes until calamari is cooked and slightly charred.
6.

Scatter skewers with remaining herb mixture and serve with lemon wedges.