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Grilled Squid on Spinach, Red Pepper, and Mango Salad

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(14)

This salad is as versatile as it is delicious. We loved it with squid and with shrimp. Add a loaf of crusty bread, and you've got a complete meal.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3/4 lb cleaned small squid
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper
5 oz baby spinach, trimmed (3 cups)
1/2 mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1/4 small red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus 4 lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut squid bodies open to make flat pieces and score inner side of flattened squid in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife, blade held horizontally at a 30-degree angle (do not cut all the way through flesh). Cut squid bodies into 4- by 1-inch pieces. Pat squid bodies and tentacles dry and toss with spices and 1/2 teaspoon oil.

    Step 2

    Cut sides from bell pepper and brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil.

    Step 3

    Heat a lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then grill bell pepper, turning once, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Cut bell pepper into strips.

    Step 4

    Grill squid bodies, crosshatch sides down, and tentacles, turning once, until just cooked through (squid will curl up as it cooks), about 2 minutes.

    Step 5

    Toss together bell pepper, spinach, mango, onion, lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 6

    Top salad with squid and serve with lime wedges.

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