Fried calamari with grilled Mediterranean vegetables and yoghurt dressing - a simple, yet super tasty, weeknight dinner!
Serves: 6 | Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
- 4 baby marrow, sliced lengthways
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced in strips
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced in strips
- 1 large aubergine, sliced
- 300 g cherry tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) dried thyme
- 2 red onions, quartered
Crumbed Squid
- 1 x 500 g bag Sea Harvest Crumbed Squid Strips
- 1 litre Sunflower oil, for frying
- Salt
Yoghurt dressing
- 1 C (250 ml) plain yoghurt
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh oregano
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
To Serve
- 40 g Kalamata olives
- 2 wheels of feta (60 g), crumbled
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) chopped chives
Method:
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
1. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC.
2. In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil, add the dried oregano and thyme, and toss until well coated.
3. Heat a griddle pan over high heat and char the vegetables for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a smoky, charred look and flavour. Once charred, transfer the vegetables to an oven tray and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Crumbed Squid
4. In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil to frying temperature. Carefully fry the crumbed squid strips in batches until crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the squid to a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Yoghurt Dressing
5. In a small bowl, mix the plain yoghurt, finely grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh oregano, and parsley until well combined.
Lay the grilled vegetables on a flat tray, platter or board. Top with the crispy calamari and then add Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle the yoghurt dressing over the top and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.