Fish of the Day: Grilled Calamari and Mediterranean Salsa

Plain, uncooked, calamari is exceptionally low in calories and fat. But as it is a very tasty seafood, the good news is that you don't need to deep-fry it to enjoy it. Try this very simple way to cook it with olive oil and lemon, it will take you 10 minutes chrono.

                                  

For 4 people :  
8 pieces fresh calamari, cleaned, ends removed 
50ml olive oil
Juice of one lemon 
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

for the salsa:
6 plum tomatoes, chopped 
1 red onion, finely diced 
4tbs kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2tbs capers
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, finely minced 
1 tbs lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Preheat grill or barbecue.

Prepare the salsa: In a  bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, olives, capers, basil, garlic and lemon zest, salt and pepper. Reserve

Make slits in each calamari, at 1 cm intervals, but do not cut right through into separate into rings. (This will prevent the calamari from curling up when it is grilled).
In a  bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Marinate calamari marinate for only 5-10 minutes.
Grill calamari, 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove to a plate. Top calamari with salsa and serve.

 To drink with: Pinot Grigio

To eat with: rocket salad