Baby squid and fennel

I  found this recipe years ago in Delicious magazine, and that's what it is...delicious. 

Simple too. So I make it regularly

For 2 persons you need:
Squid: 6
Fennel bulb(s): 1 or 2
Star anise: 2
Coriander seeds: a tablespoon
Mint: 2 sprigs
Lemon: 1
Olive oil

Start with cleaning the squid: look here for a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM2R_evubhI

< Cut the clean sacs like this

Then the fennel. Mine was big, so I cut it into 3 mm thick slices. Smaller ones you can cut in halves, remove the tough heart and finally cut both halves in 4 wedges.

Heat some oil in a griddle pan, add star anise and coriander seeds and finally the fennel. Fry for about 3 mins per side.

When nicely browned transfer them to a plate and add some more oil, lemon juice and shredded mint, to marinate for 1 hour.

Finally grill the squid in the same griddle pan, till nicely brown and soft, this will take about 3-4 minutes. Add the fennel to warm. Put in a nice way on warmed plates. Enjoy!

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