Seaside Squid Salad

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Squid Pro Quo II

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Total Time:
1 hr 49 min
Prep
45 min
Inactive
1 hr 0 min
Cook
4 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds squid, tubes and tentacles
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped and seeded tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Thoroughly rinse the squid under cold water and pat dry. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise. Cut the bodies in half lengthwise as well and then into 1/2-inch wide pieces. Set aside.

Over high heat, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan. Decrease the heat in order to maintain a simmer. Place the squid in a steamer basket and gently set over the simmering water. Cover and steam for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the steamer basket from the pot and plunge the squid into ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the water and drain thoroughly. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper. Add the squid, tomato, onion, capers and cilantro and toss until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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  • on August 08, 2011

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    Yummmmmy...I used my PCC Markets frozen squid & tubes for this...turned out fabulous! Make sure you give that squid the ice bath...or it wont turn out.

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  • on October 09, 2009

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    This recipe is easy to make and always makes a great impression. Guests expect the usual lettuce-tomato and greens salad and when this one is served it becomes an instant hit. At first I was reluctant to put the cumin and was very surprised how much that little bite of cumin could make a lot of difference in a simple dish. Good Eats takes cooking to a more scientific level of understanding.' Love everything about this show. Thank You Alton and congratulations in your anniversary.

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  • on July 16, 2007

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    The essential step is preparing the squid as described with quick cooling after cooking. You can also by "tentacles and tubes" and save the headache of slicing up the little monsters of the deep. Save the dried eyeballs for halloween!

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