Description
Tender grilled squid served over creamy lemon-garlic white beans with parsley, rosemary, olive oil, and a light smoky finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cleaned squid, bodies and tentacles, patted dry
- 2 cans cannellini beans, 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- In a bowl, toss the squid with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, rosemary, and red pepper flakes, then cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cannellini beans, water or low-sodium vegetable broth, lemon zest, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, lightly mashing a few beans while leaving most whole.
- Grill the squid for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until lightly charred and opaque.
- Stir most of the parsley into the warm beans, then spoon the beans onto a serving plate.
- Arrange the grilled squid over the beans, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, finish with the remaining parsley, and serve right away.
Notes
- Pat the squid very dry before grilling so it sears instead of steaming.
- Do not overcook the squid, since it can turn firm quickly.
- For extra brightness, add another squeeze of lemon just before serving.
- The bean mixture can be made ahead and warmed gently before grilling the squid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg