Today’s Photohunt theme is “dark”.
Squid ink always makes food quite dark…
On the left is very garlicky squid ink spaghetti with a perfectly grilled scallop on top. Upper right are croquettes made of minced squid (and ink) and bechamel. And below that is some crispy seafood rice. The ink not only adds colour but also a delicate and delicious squiddy flavour. Here I buy it frozen in little sachets.
casa azahar 
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On the left is very garlicky squid ink spaghetti with a perfectly grilled scallop on top. Upper right are croquettes made of minced squid (and ink) and bechamel. And below that is some crispy seafood rice. The ink not only adds colour but also a delicate and delicious squiddy flavour. Here I buy it frozen in little sachets.
[have just added this reply to the post]
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It is certainly dark. Not sure I would choose either dish as I am not a seafood person.
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Allergies or you just don’t like seafood?
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Other than the pelagic fish – like Tuna – I just don’t like it. Crayfish (lobster), prawns and crab are all far too fiddly and far too likely to be dangerous for the amount of food benefit you get. Squid and cuttlefish are revolting, beche de mer is worse and seaweed is – well – seaweed!
Ewww – I am coming all over a bad taste in the mouth just thinking about it – must have some tawny port to clear the palate! And some cheese.
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I invite you to come to Spain and try the seafood here. Since you like tuna (and probably swordfish) it’s not like you are against all things fishy. I don’t see how prawns and crabs are “dangerous” and I’m convinced that you just haven’t tried squid properly prepared. As for seaweed, it can actually be quite fab… with just a subtle taste of the sea, as with these fried ortiguillas.
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I’d eat all those – especially the dish with the scallop
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That’s my favourite one too.
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It certainly makes for an interesting plate. To be honest I have never eaten squid ink pasta. Does it have a distinctive taste?
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It does add a nice squiddy flavour – not too strong. I’ve just added my reply to zeusiswatching (who asked me to describe the food) to the post, in case people miss it in the comments.
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wow, these are mouth-watering. i love pasta with squid ink…the scallop looks luscious! love your take on today’s theme.
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this squid ink is new to me. it does look very dark and dark makes me think chocolate, so this would be a surprise to my taste buds!
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Oh, I had squid ink pasta just last tuesday, a bit overcooked unfortunately (which made them curiously less black), but still quite tasty.
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i always wanted to try spaghetti in squid ink. great take.
happy halloween
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I love to try squid ink spaghetti, looks yummy!
Dawn
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I had some squid ink pasta recently and really enjoyed it. I also loved the colour and it made a great contrast with my red sauce and white Parm. cheese.
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Looks delish! I am sure SOME restaurant here has it. I just found a place that has tapas but haven’t had a chance to get there, yet.
My dark is late….
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