Description
Simple Squid Piccata is a bright and flavorful seafood pasta with tender squid, charred lemon, and a light buttery sauce. Perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound whole squid (about six), with tentacles
- 5 tbsp butter, divided
- 10 oz linguine
- 2 lemons, one sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Season squid with salt and pepper. Sear until slightly blistered, about 6 minutes. Remove and slice into 1/2-inch rings.
- Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in the pan. Char sliced lemon on both sides. Set aside.
- Add chicken stock, lemon juice from the other lemon, and parsley. Simmer for a few minutes while pasta cooks.
- Cook linguine until al dente. Using tongs, transfer pasta to pan sauce, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Off heat, stir in parmesan, sliced squid, and red onion. Slowly add pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Garnish with charred lemon slices, extra parsley, more parmesan, and lemon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serves 4.
- Use charred lemons and extra parsley for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian