Squid Salad with Saffron and Caviar Aioli

Attilus recipe

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4.

Cider vinegar 1 tsp
Pinch of saffron threads
Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
Clove of garlic crushed 1
Caviar 30g
Black pepper
Ripe peaches 2
Cured chorizo sausage 200g
Cleaned squid and tentacles 500g
Extra virgin rapeseed oil 3 tbsp
Pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper
Medium red onion sliced 1
Pomegranate seeds 100g
Ripe tomatoes chopped 2
Salted marcona almonds, roughly chopped 50g

METHOD

1. In a small bowl infuse the saffron threads with the vinegar; then add the mayonnaise, garlic, and caviar. Season with pepper and set aside.

2. Cut the peaches in half, remove the stones, and cut into chunks and set aside.

3. Heat a griddle pan and grill the sausages for 3 minutes on each side or until nicely charred, remove and leave to rest.

4. Grill the squid and tentacles for 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely charred. Remove and leave to rest.

5. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the rapeseed oil and molasses. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Add the red onion pomegranate seeds, tomato and peach. Slice the chorizo and squid, then add to the bowl, and mix well.

7. Serve with the mayonnaise and sprinkle with almonds.