get a cooking cutter and cut out rings then fry them so you'll have fried calamari
Fried Calamari
Ingredients
* 3 cups vegetable oil
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
* 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
3. Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.
or
squid salad
Ingredients
* 2 lemons, juiced
* 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
* 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
* salt and pepper to taste
* 3 pounds squid, cleaned and sliced into rounds
* 1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted black olives
* 4 stalks celery, chopped
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Stir in squid, and cook about 3 minutes, or until tender; drain.
3. Toss squid, olives, and celery with the lemon juice mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving