SAUTEED SQUID KALAMARAKI

GREEK FESTIVAL

JUNE 7 20015

At Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, Holmdel, NJ.

1/4 cup Ouzo

·      TT lemon zests
·      TT Olive Oil (EVOO)

·      5 # squid tubes cut into 1" rings (Tentacles left whole)

·      1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

TT Julienne Grape Leaves 

TT chopped Fresh Parsely

TT Crushed red Pepper Flakes

4 cloves crushed garlic

1/4 cup grated kefalotyri

Procedure:

1. Place ouzo & zests in a bowl to marinate

2.  Heat the oil in pan over high heat, add squid for about 1 minute as it turns pink

3. Add lemon juice, salt then ouzo & zest mixture, cook till liquid is reduced and slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.... then transfer to platter, sprinkle with grape leaves, Kefalotyri, pepper flakes & parsley and serve immediately