Calamari New Hellas

For the relish

• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cored and finely diced
• 1 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Greek)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1. Combines all ingredients and set aside.

For the squid

• 2 squid steaks, thawed if frozen ( I've never found fresh steaks in the Detroit area)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup flour, for dusting the squid
• 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• lemon wedges ( optional)

1. Soak the squid steaks in the milk for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Set up a breading station of a bowl of flour, a bowl of beaten egg and a bowl of seasoned crumbs.
3. Dredge each steak in the flour, then egg and then the bread crumbs.
4. Saute the steaks in a large pan in the olive oil for no more than three minutes per side until golden.
5. Serve immediately with the relish and lemon wedges if desired.