Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Seafood Dishes
Safsafi Seafood Specialty
Chef's Menu Description
Sustainably sourced fresh fish fillet pan-seared with a crisp skin, served with garlic herb butter, seasonal vegetables, and lemon.
Ingredients
- • 8 whole squid tubes, cleaned
- • 1/2 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
- • 1 bunch spinach, chopped
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 2 lemons, juiced
- • 1 tsp dried mint
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the rice, spinach, tomatoes, parsley, mint, half the lemon juice, and the olive oil.
2
Phase 2
Fill each squid tube two-thirds full and secure the opening with a toothpick.
3
Phase 3
Arrange the squid in a pot with the onion, remaining lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water.
4
Phase 4
Simmer covered over low heat for 30 minutes until the squid is tender.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm or at room temperature.