Griddled Squid with Rocket, Lemon & Chilli

Ingredients

• 600 g cleaned squid tubes and tentacles
• 80 g rocket leaves
• 2 lemon
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes

Method

1. 1

   Score the squid tubes with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern, then cut into pieces. Pat dry with kitchen paper.

2. 2

   Toss the squid with 2 tbsp olive oil, crushed garlic, finely sliced chilli, and sea salt.

3. 3

   Heat a griddle pan over the highest heat possible until smoking. Griddle the squid in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until charred and just cooked.

4. 4

   Spread the rocket on a serving platter and pile the hot squid on top.

5. 5

   Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately with crusty bread.