Spicy Calamari With Bacon and Scallions

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs squid, cleaned
• 1/4 lb bacon (about 5 slices)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup scallion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse squid and dry on paper towels.

2. 2

   Cut large tentacles in two and bodies into 1/2" rings.

3. 3

   Cut bacon into 1" pieces and brown in a 12" skillet.

4. 4

   Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.

5. 5

   Turn the heat to high, get bacon fat very hot.

6. 6

   Toss calamari with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and add to skillet with the scallions and red pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Saute till just done, about three minutes.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon.