Seared squid

serves 4
ingredients
450g/1lb shallots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons groundnut oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 fresh red chilli, seeded
and diced
900g/2lb cleaned and prepared
squid, cut into rings
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
coriander leaves, to garnish
• In a heavy frying pan over a low
heat, sweat the shallots in the oil for
a few minutes until soft. Increase the
heat and sauté, stirring, until golden
and starting to crisp. Stir in the garlic
and chilli. Sauté for a further
30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Season the squid with salt and
pepper. Toss into the frying pan,
and sauté for 30–45 seconds until
the squid curls.
• Serve immediately, garnished with
the coriander leaves.