Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions

Name: Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams bacon (about 5 slices), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoons dried hot red-pepper flakes; 237 milliliters chopped scallions; 680 grams scleaned medium squid

Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 283 calories, 31g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes. A mixture of bacon, red-pepper flakes, scleaned squid, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Rinse squid under cold water, then pat dry between paper towels. Halve large tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide rings.

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Squid

Water

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Paper Towels

Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

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Bacon

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Slotted Spoon

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Frying Pan

Toss squid with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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Squid

Salt

Heat fat remaining in skillet over high heat until very hot, then sauté squid with scallions and red-pepper flakes until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

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Green Onions