Grilled Squid with Yogurt Green Goddess and Avocado
Grilled Squid with Yogurt Green Goddess and Avocado is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines tender grilled squid with a creamy and herbaceous Green Goddess dressing. The addition of avocado, fresh radishes, and poppy seeds adds layers of flavor and texture, making this dish perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
For the Squid
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 6 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano , coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds whole squid , cleaned, long tentacles trimmed if desired
For the Green Goddess Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 oil packed anchovy fillets drained and chopped
- 1 garlic clove , chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted , and cut into thick slices
- Extra-virgin olive oil , for drizzling
- 2 French breakfast radishes , green removed and julienned, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds , for garnish
Wine Pairing
- rosé
Instructions
- Make the squid: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, wine, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, and salt. Add the squid, toss to coat, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- While the squid marinates, make the Green Goddess dressing: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, anchovy fillets, and garlic. Process until smooth, then transfer to a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use; the dressing will keep, refrigerated, for a few days.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct, high-heat grilling. Lightly oil a perforated grill pan or a cast-iron grill griddle and set it on the grill to preheat.
- Remove the squid from the marinade and place on the preheated rack or griddle. Grill for 4 minutes, turning once, or until the squid are almost opaque all the way through and have crisped around the ends and tentacles. Do not overcook, or the squid will become rubbery, but don’t undercook it, either—it should be cooked through, not just charred on the exterior and warm inside.
- Smear the dressing onto a large platter and top with the grilled squid. Arrange the pieces of avocado alongside. Drizzle with a ribbon of olive oil, garnish with radishes and a sprinkle of poppy seeds, and season with salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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