Recipes: Hot Paprika Squid with Applewood Bacon and Crispy Garlic

• Prep Time:30 minutes
• Cook Time:10 minutes
• Serves:3

 

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appetizer, applewood bacon, crispy garlic, frankie harvey, paprika, squid,

Hot Paprika Squid with Applewood Bacon and Crispy Garlic makes a great appetizer or main dish, especially for those looking for a new flavor experience.

 

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Ingredients

4 slices Applewood Smoked bacon, cut into lardons (strips)
6 cloves garlic, finely sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into rings, dried on paper towels
Hot or Sweet paprika
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly pinched cilantro leaves, left whole
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 lemon, zested then cut into quarters to serve on plates

Preparation

Cook bacon until brown and the fat has been rendered.
Remove bacon to paper towel to drain.
Drain grease, reserving for other uses if desired, leaving a couple tablespoons or so in the pan.
Add the olive oil to the bacon grease, whisk to blend.
Add garlic slices and fry to a medium golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon onto paper towel and set aside.
Increase the heat to high and add butter.
When bubbling hot, add squid and season with plenty of paprika, salt and pepper.
Cook the squid for 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through.
Add the bacon pieces to warm.
Place herbs around and serve with the juices drizzled over and around squid.
Serve hot.

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