Grilled Calamari Recipe

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Instructions
  1. Preheat grill. Wash squid, pat dry with paper towel. Cut squid into 2-inch tubes and thread onto bamboo skewer. …
  2. Grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes each side or until edges slightly charred.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over cooked calamari, squeeze lime over and top with parsley.

Grilled Calamari the same way as they do it in Greece | Grilled Squid

Grilled Calamari 🔗

This Grilled Calamari  is grilled on a stick, which in my opinion, is just as good as fried! Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best and this is no exception. A squeeze of lime, some silky virgin olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper – so good and such an easy fish dish!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 131 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 264 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound squid (calamari, tubes only)
  • salt and pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
  • few sprigs fresh parsley (finely minced)
  • bamboo skewers (soaked)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat grill. Wash squid, pat dry with paper towel. Cut squid into 2-inch tubes and thread onto bamboo skewer. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes each side or until edges slightly charred.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over cooked calamari, squeeze lime over and top with parsley

FAQ

How do you cook calamari so it’s tender?

The secret to getting calamari to have a soft, supple texture is to cook it quickly over high heat or slowly over low, whether sauteing, roasting, stir-frying, grilling, or even deep-frying. Although its rubbery reputation is not entirely undeserved, calamari turns tough only when overcooked.

How do you tenderize squid for grilling?

The acidity helps to break down the texture, so soak the squid in lemon or kiwi fruit juice for 30 minutes prior to cooking to tenderize the meat and remove some of the chewiness. Alternatively, soak the squid in milk for an entire night, covered and chilled.

Do you have to boil squid before grilling?

Squid should be lightly coated in olive oil in a medium bowl before being grilled over the hotter part of the grill, turning once, until it is browned on both sides. After being transferred to a platter, squid should be seasoned with salt and pepper, fresh olive oil, parsley, and lemon wedges.

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