GRILLED SQUID SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE ENJOY DAN:

GRILLED SQUID SALAD WITH LEMON OREGANO VINAIGRETTE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

MARINATE:

1-1/2-pounds cleaned squid (tubes and tentacles)

2 teaspoons EACH smoked paprika, sumac, and berbere

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon olive oil

TURKISH OREGANO VINAIGRETTE:

2 lemons, cut in half and brushed with oil

1/3-cup fresh oregano

2 teaspoon dried Turkish oregano

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

1 garlic clove

1/4-cup olive oil

3 large handfuls arugula

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Mix the squid with all the marinate ingredients, mix well.

2.   Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

3.   Oil the BBQ. grates and turn on to high.

4.   Set the lemons cut side down and grill for 3-5 minutes until charred.

5.   Squeeze the lemon juice into a blender.

6.   Add fresh oregano and next three ingredients.

7.   While the blender is running slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

8.   Continue to process until vinaigrette is well blended.

9.   Thread the squid on skewers, and season with salt.

10.                Grill over high heat 2 minutes per side or until lightly charred.

11.                Cut the squid tube into rings.

12.                In a bowl, toss the grilled squid tube and tentacles with half the oregano vinaigrette.

13.                Add the arugula and the rest of the vinaigrette toss gently and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                                          BON-APPETITE!!