Grilled Squid with Miner's Lettuce Salad and Green

Name: Grilled Squid with Miner's Lettuce Salad and Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound cleaned small squid bodies; Salt; 4 anchovy fillets, chopped; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 medium shallot, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 1 1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1/2 cup minced chives; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 pound miners lettuce (see Note) or baby arugula; 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/4 cup torn mint leaves; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound cleaned small squid bodies
Salt
4 anchovy fillets, chopped
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 medium shallot, chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 cups flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup minced chives
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound miners lettuce (see Note) or baby arugula
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup torn mint leaves
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice with the garlic, pimenton, olive oil and parsley.
2
Add the squid and toss to coat.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4
In a food processor, combine the anchovies with the capers, shallot, garlic, parsley, mint, chives and lemon zest and juice and process until minced.
5
With the machine on, slowly pour in the olive oil.
6
Season the green sauce with salt and pepper.
7
In a large bowl, spoon the lemon juice over the shallot and let stand for 10 minutes.
8
Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Add the miner's lettuce, chickpeas, mint and parsley and toss the salad.
10
Meanwhile, light a grill.
11
Remove the squid from the marinade and season with salt.
12
Grill the squid over high heat until it is lightly charred and just cooked, about 2 minutes per side.
13
Mound the salad on 4 plates.
14
Spoon the green sauce onto the plates, top with the grilled squid and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon pimenton de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Squid with Miner's Lettuce Salad and Green Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Squid with Miner's Lettuce Salad and Green Sauce

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