Paillard Of Squid Recipes

PORTUGUESE SQUID IN GARLIC SAUCE OR "LULA DAS RIBEIRAS"

Steps:

• Place the squid in a large pot and add water just until below the top edge of the squid (don't fully cover the squid pieces).
• Bring the water to a boil and then lower the temperature and simmer for about 25 minutes.
• While the quid is simmering in the water, whisk together the garlic, pimento paste, cinnamon, cumin, tomato paste, salt, beer and wine.
• Once the squid has simmered until tender, discard the water and leave the squid pieces in the pot.
• Add the sauce mixture and oil, and stir.
• Heat the mixture on medium until it starts to bubble, reduce the temperature slightly, and simmer until the sauce has almost completely reduced. Stir occasionally. Ours took about 50 minutes to cook completely.
• The squid pieces will soak up the sauce and you should have very little sauce left on the bottom.
• Serve hot!

PAILLARD OF SQUID

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut each squid sac open and lie it flat. Cut deep slices across the meat in one direction, but do not cut through the flesh. Peel off the skin. Repeat in the opposite direction to create perfect squares. Set aside. Combine the citrus juices, onion, garlic, jalapeno and ginger in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the squid. Toss to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
• Combine the Sherry vinegar and grated orange rind in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add all the peppers, carrots, pomegranate seeds, scallions, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill the squid over hot coals until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add to the salad and toss. Serve immediately.

BEEF PAILLARD

Steps:

• Place tenderloin in the freezer for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Remove the tenderloin from the freezer. Using an electric knife, cut the beef into 3/8-inch thick slices. Place slices of beef, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt the beef lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thickness. Lightly brush each slice of beef on both sides with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and turn skillet upside down over burner. Brush the pan lightly with oil. Place 2 to 3 slices of beef on the pan at a time and sear for 10 seconds on each side. Remove to an ovenproof platter and keep in warm oven. Repeat until all of the beef has been cooked. Serve immediately.

MARINATED SQUID

Steps:

• Combine the lemon grass, chili flakes, lemon and lime juices, ginger and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Pour half of this vinaigrette into a small bowl. Refrigerate. Blanch the squid in boiling salt water for 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until chilled and add to the vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain the squid. Set aside. Pour the reserved vinaigrette into a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the remaining olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the squid, peppers, scallions and coriander. Toss to combine. Divide the lettuce between 4 plates. Top with the salad and serve immediately.