Seafood spaghetti recipe with grilled calamari, zucchini and green chilli butter

Seafood spaghetti recipe with grilled calamari, zucchini and green chilli butter

  • Step 1

    Combine the butter, chilli, lemon rind, garlic and basil in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue over high heat. Place the squid and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Season and toss well to combine. Place the squid on the grill and cook, turning, for 4 minutes, or until charred. Remove from the grill and place in a large bowl.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 6-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of the pasta cooking water.

  • Step 4

    Return the pasta to the pan with the cooking water and the flavoured butter and toss to combine.

  • Step 5

    To serve, scatter the pasta with basil leaves and serve with a wedge of lemon.