Banyuls Squid Delight

Ingredients:

- 500g fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into rings

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 cup Banyuls sweet wine

- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Squid:

   - Pat the squid dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

   - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

2. Sauté Squid:

   - Add the squid rings to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until they turn opaque.

3. Deglaze with Banyuls Wine:

   - Pour in Banyuls sweet wine, allowing it to deglaze the skillet. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the wine reduces and forms a glossy sauce.

4. Prepare Cucumber and Cilantro Bed:

   - In a separate bowl, combine thinly sliced cucumbers and chopped cilantro to create a refreshing bed for the sautéed squid.

5. Serve:

   - Arrange the cucumber and cilantro mixture on serving plates.

   - Top with the sautéed squid, ensuring to drizzle the Banyuls wine reduction over the dish.

6. Season and Garnish:

   - Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

   - Garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

7. Serve Warm:

   - Serve the Banyuls Squid Delight warm, accompanied by lemon wedges on the side for a hint of citrus.

Enjoy this exquisite dish where the sweetness of Banyuls wine perfectly complements the tender sautéed squid, all resting on a bed of crisp cucumber and aromatic cilantro.