Pan fried squid, baby gem and piquillo peppers recipe

1. 1

   Start by cleaning the squid if your fishmonger hasnt already done it for you.

2. 2

   Once you have just the tubes and tentacles, open the tube by cutting down one side with a knife.

3. 3

   Score all of the flesh in cross sections and then cut in rectangular pieces.

4. 4

   Prepare the picada of garlic and flat parsley by chopping it as thin as you can and mixing it with a couple of spoons of a good Spanish olive oil.

5. 5

   Put to one side.

6. 6

   Place a wide pan over a high heat and drizzle with some Spanish olive oil.

7. 7

   Season the squid and pan fry for a couple of minutes.

8. 8

   Set aside and in the same pan with a bit more oil pan fry the baby gem lettuce leaves for a few seconds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.