Spicy Calamari with Bacon

• 1 1/2 lb cleaned squid
• 5 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 tsp dried hot red-pepper flakes

• Rinse squid under cold water, then pat dry between paper towels.
• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• Toss squid with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Heat fat remaining in skillet over high heat until very hot, then sauté squid with scallions and red-pepper flakes until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Serve squid immediately, topped with bacon.