Sauteed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound squid
• cleaned
• bodies cut into 3/4-inch-thick rings
• tentacles left whole
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lemon
• cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Pat squid dry with a paper towel.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat until smoking.
3. Carefully add squid in a single layer, then add butter, garlic, and parsley.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook, tossing frequently, until squid is opaque and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook).
6. Season with additional salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.