Quick Salt & Pepper Squid

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Ask the fishmonger to clean the squid; small squid often come ready-cleaned.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Using kitchen scissors, cut open the squid bodies and open them out.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Wash the squid well, then pat dry.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   If using a large squid, cut the body into four roughly square portions. Leave small squid opened out whole.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Using the tip of a very sharp knife, score the top of the squid in a neat criss-cross pattern.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Brush the squid with oil and set aside while heating a barbecue or griddle until ready to cook.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Mix together the sea salt, Chinese five-spice powder and freshly ground black pepper.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the squid just before cooking, to taste. You may not need all of it.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Heat a griddle pan until hot and cook the squid for about 1 minute on each side, until it starts to curl.

   1 min
10. 10
    Step 10:

    Remove the squid with tongs to a serving plate and drizzle with a little sesame seed oil.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with small bowls of sweet chilli sauce for dipping.