Salad of Crisp Squid, Asparagus, and Tangerines
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- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 pounds squid, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings
- 1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed tangerine juice
- 8 cups (8 ounces) mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
- 2 tangerines, peel and pith removed and cut into whole segments
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush two large baking sheets with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil each. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, oregano, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Rinse, and drain squid (do not dry); add to breadcrumb mixture, and toss to coat well. Arrange squid in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Transfer to oven; cook until golden and crusted underneath, about 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, and loosen with a metal spatula.
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While squid is cooking, place asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking, and drain well. Slice diagonally into 1/4-inch lengths.
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In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, tangerine juice, and remaining tablespoon oil. Add greens, onion, asparagus, and tangerines; season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Arrange on a platter, layered with squid.
Legal Sea Foods restaurant at Logan Airport has an amazing green salad with mixed greens, spicy fried calamari, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and a fresh-tomato balsamic dressing. It's absolutely the best airport food anywhere, so I always get one to go when I'm passing through the JetBlue terminal. I'd hoped this was like it, but am still looking for a light BATTER-fried calamari instead of crumbs. I don't like crumbs on fried seafood....