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Calamari w/ Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Celery Salt
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Lightly Crumbed Shortfin Calamari Rings
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| Prep Time: | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 minutes |
Calamari rings and a smashed cucumber salad make a great shared plate or starter! Salt will intensify the flavour of the cucumbers so better results are achieved the longer you leave the salt to absorb into the cucumbers. Scale the cucumber salad for the session and cook the calamari rings to order. Cook, serve and plate can then be completed in about 5 minutes. A great dish for pubs and hotels.
In our calamari w/ smashed cucumber salad with lemon and celery salt we use Pacific West’s MSC Lightly Crumbed Shortfin Calamari Rings.
Sourced off the east coast of north America between the Sea of Labrador and the Florida Straits, our lightly crumbed shortfin calamari rings have been MSC Certified. Northern shortfin squid are one of only two squid species in the world that are currently certified as MSC.
NB The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) aims to recognise and reward efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 x 8cm strip lemon zest, very thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp. celery salt, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers or 1 small English hothouse cucumber (about 12 oz.)
- Pacific West MSC Certified Lightly Crumbed Shortfin Calamari Rings
INSTRUCTIONS
For the smashed cucumber salad with lemon and celery salt
Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open. Tear into irregular 4cm pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt. Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour. Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and ¼ tsp celery salt in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt. Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released. Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat. Sprinkle with more celery salt.
For the MSC Certified Shortfin Calamari Rings
Deep fry 180C 2-2.5 minutes
PACIFIC WEST
Lightly Crumbed Shortfin Calamari Rings
MSC certified hand cut calamari with a natural sweet taste, complimented by a savoury seasoned crumb.
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