Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound large dried white beans, such as gigante, soaked overnight and drained
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds cleaned small squid bodies and tentacles
  • 2 Meyer lemons, 1 1/2 thinly sliced

Method

  • In a saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until tender, 40 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes, then drain and let cool.
  • In a bowl, toss the beans, celery, vinegar, and parsley with 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the squid with salt.
  • In a cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • In batches, cook the squid over high heat, stirring, until browned in spots, 2 minutes per batch.
  • Squeeze the lemon half over the beans and toss; mound on plates and top with the squid and lemon slices; serve.