Grilled Squid Recipe

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This quick recipe is healthy and ideal for squid lovers: tender grilled calamari squid with a homemade spicy mayo dipping sauce!

Have you ever wondered how restaurants prepare the ideal tender squid without having it taste rubbery or overly fishy?

In a medium bowl, toss squid with a drizzle of olive oil until lightly coated. Grill squid over hottest part of grill, turning, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a platter and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle fresh olive oil on top, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
  1. In a large container, combine onion and tomato.
  2. Add some salt and pepper and mix well.
  3. Stuff the squid with the onion and tomato mixture. Add more if necessary.
  4. Grill the squid for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer to a serving plate.
  6. Serve hot with dip. Share and Enjoy!

How to make Korean-Style Grilled Squid

Japanese Grilled Squid 🔗

Tender grilled calamari squid with a homemade spicy mayo dipping sauce. This easy recipe is healthy and perfect for squid lovers!

Prep: 2min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 Whole Squid
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
  • 1/2 tsp Miso
  • 1/4 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 Wedge Lemon (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine Kewpie Mayo, Miso, and Sriracha. Mix well, transfer to serving sauce bowl and set aside.
  3. Cut optional lemon wedge and set aside.
  4. Prepare squid by cleaning cuttlebone, ink cartilage, and beak. Pat dry with paper towel and set aside.
  5. BBQ – heat grill on very high and wait until grill temperature is at least 350F. Transfer squid to BBQ, cover and cook for 1.5-2 minutes or until meat becomes slightly opaque. Rotate squid, cover and cook the other side for 1.5-2 minutes.
  6. Broil – set oven on broil. Line oven tray with aluminum foil and place squid on a cooking rack to allow dripping. Arrange rack so it is 6-7 inch away from heating element. Cook squid for 2-3 minutes or until meat becomes slightly opaque. Rotate squid and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Cut cooked squid into 1/4 inch slice and serve with spicy miso mayo and optional lemon wedge / drops of Yuzu.

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