Salt and pepper squid

Save yourself a trip to the local fish and  chip shop with this homemade salt & pepper squid.

Recipe «Salt and pepper squid» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 500g baby squid hoods, 1 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, 3/4 tsp black peppercorns, 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes, 1/4 tsp chilli flakes , 1 tbsp olive oil, Lemon wedges, to serve .

Ingredients:

• 500g baby squid hoods 
• 1 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns 
• 3/4 tsp black peppercorns 
• 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes 
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

1. Use a small sharp knife to cut squid hoods lengthways from opening to tip. Lay squid hoods flat, inside up, on a clean work surface and score diagonally. Cut squid hoods into quarters. Pat dry with paper towel and place in a bowl.
2. Place the combined peppercorns in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Remove from heat. Transfer to a mortar with the sea salt and chilli, and gently pound with a pestle until a coarse powder forms. Place in a small bowl.
3. Add the oil to the squid and gently toss to coat.
4. Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Add one-quarter of the squid and cook, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and just cooked. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Sprinkle with one-quarter of the spice mixture and gently toss to coat. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with the remaining squid and spice mixture, reheating pan between batches.
5. Divide the squid among serving bowls and serve immediately with the lemon wedges.