Seared Calamari with Basil Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 pound cleaned calamari (squid)
• 1 (15- to 16-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 pound tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 (3 1/2 - to 5-ounce) package baby greens such as arugula or mâche
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• a large (2-burner) griddle (preferably cast-iron)