Fried Calamari (Squid) with Black-Eyed Beans

Purchase the cleaned squid from a Blue Island Fish Market       

Get all the ingredients ready:      

1. Boil the black-eyed beans                 

2. Make the salad             

3. Cook the squid 

4. Serve    

Method:                              

Put the olive oil, oregano, paprika, lemon zest and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir well and put the squid in to marinate.   Next, using a frying pan on high heat, fry the squid on both sides for two minutes.  Pour in the white wine and turn down the heat.  Then cover the frying pan and simmer gently for 10 minutes, turning the squid every 2 to 3 minutes. 

At the same time, prepare the salad. Put the black-eyed beans, tomato, spring onion, coriander, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and salt in a mixing bowl.  Stir well and serve with the squid.