Squid with zucchini, almonds and lemon

Prep
15m
Cook
05m
serves
4
Squid with zucchini, almonds and lemon
Squid with zucchini, almonds and lemon
Squid with zucchini, almonds and lemon
Lemon-drenched zucchini brings an Italian accent to flash-fried squid for the perfect quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients (6)

  • 1kg small squid (tentacles attached), cleaned
  • 4 zucchinis
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Finely pared zest of 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon juice, plus wedges to serve
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons flaked almonds, toasted

Method

  • 1.
    Separate the squid tubes from the tentacles. Cut open each squid hood, then using a sharp knife, score the inside in a diamond pattern and slice into strips. Remove and discard the beaks from the tentacles and set aside.
  • 2.
    Using a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini into long ribbons. Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain. Set aside.
  • 3.
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick frypan over high heat. Cook squid tubes and tentacles, turning, for 1 minute or until just cooked and the tubes curl.
  • 4.
    Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with lemon juice and honey, then season.
  • 5.
    Divide the zucchini and squid among 4 plates and drizzle with dressing. Scatter with almonds and lemon zest, then serve with lemon wedges.
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