Barbecued Calamari

1. 1

   To clean calamari, remove heads and tentacles by pulling gently from the bodies.

2. 2

   Pull intestines from calamari tubes and discard and cut tentacles away from heads, just below the eyes.

3. 3

   Discard heads and pull transparent quills out of tubes and discard.

4. 4

   Place a little salt on your fingers for grip and peel skin from tubes and discard and then rinse tubes under cold water.

5. 5

   Cut tubes on one side, flatten and score inside in a criss-cross pattern and cut into quarters lengthways.

6. 6

   Combine calamari, tentacles, olive oil, lemon rind and juice, oregano, garlic and chilli in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to marinate.

7. 7

   Preheat a barbecue plate on high and cook calamari turning for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and just opaque.

8. 8

   Transfer to a bowl and season to taste and serve.

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