Seared Squid in Red, Green, and Black

Chipiron a la Plancha en Rojo, Verde, y Negro

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    as a first course
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Anya von Bremzen

Published 2005

  • About

Griddled squid served with peeled diced tomatoes, basil oil, and a vinaigrette tinted with squid ink is incredibly fashionable among Spanish cooks. This isn’t surprising—the simple combination of flavors is hard to beat, and the dish looks as striking as it tastes. Packets of squid ink are increasingly available at better fish stores, or you can order them by mail. Look for the smallest squid you can find. It’s important that the squid sear in a griddle withou