But cook squid long enough and it once again will soften, this time to a marvelous silky texture as compared with its toothsome firmness when quickly blanched. You'll hear slight variations on this, ...

I say squid, you say calamari. Whatever you want to call it, this tentacled mollusk might just be the most delicious, healthiest — and easiest — protein you're probably not cooking. Fried calamari is ...