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Oregano Lemon Grilled Calamari
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 pounds calamari tubes and tentacles
2 tablespoons lemon zest (2 lemons)
1 lemon, juiced, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
lemon juice, to finish
chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
1. Slit the calamari tubes up 1 side and lightly score 1 side. Place the tubes and tentacles in a bowl and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill pan on high heat.
3. Remove the calamari from the refrigerator and place on the grill in batches for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Cut the tubes into strips and leave the tentacles whole. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com