Squid with Bacon and Garlic Oil

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon cut into lardons
• 3 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh chopped
• 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 4 servings salt and pepper freshly ground
• 2 pounds squid rings fresh cleaned sliced into rings
• 1 tablespoon freshly thyme leaves chopped

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Place the bacon in a medium saute pan over medium heat and cook until lightly golden brown and the fat has been rendered. Increase the heat to high and add the garlic, olive oil, and squid, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the squid for 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through. Stir in the herbs and serve.