Barbecued Calamari

Step 1: To clean calamari, remove heads and tentacles by pulling gently from the bodies.

Step 2: Pull intestines from calamari tubes and discard and cut tentacles away from heads, just below the eyes.

Step 3: Discard heads and pull transparent quills out of tubes and discard.

Step 4: Place a little salt on your fingers for grip and peel skin from tubes and discard and then rinse tubes under cold water.

Step 5: Cut tubes on one side, flatten and score inside in a criss-cross pattern and cut into quarters lengthways.

Step 6: Combine calamari, tentacles, olive oil, lemon rind and juice, oregano, garlic and chilli in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to marinate.

Step 7: Preheat a barbecue plate on high and cook calamari turning for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and just opaque.

Step 8: Transfer to a bowl and season to taste and serve.

Step 9: If you wish to make a meal out of the calamari divide between 4 plates and serve with salad.