Warm Calamari Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound cleaned calamari , tubes and tentacles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes , plus a pinch for garnish
• 0.5 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno chile pepper , seeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch rings. Cut larger tentacle pieces in half. Place calamari in a bowl. Add oil, red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, jalapeno slices, and salt. Mix together thoroughly.

2. 2

   Place arugula and beans in separate bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Divide among 4 servings bowls.

3. 3

   Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add calamari to skillet; cook and stir until calamari loses its translucency, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.

4. 4

   Spoon calamari over arugula and beans. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of pepper flakes.