Squid

A popular seafood dish, squid has been consumed for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans ate squid, as did the Chinese and Japanese. In fact, squid is one of the oldest seafoods still consumed today.

There are many different ways to prepare squid. It can be grilled, fried, baked, or stewed. It can also be eaten raw, as in sushi. Squid can be found in most seafood restaurants, as well as in many home kitchens.

Squid is a nutritious seafood. It is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in calories and fat.

Advice

When it comes to cooking squid, my advice is to be sure to cook it properly. Overcooking squid can make it rubbery, so be sure to keep an eye on it and cook it just until it is slightly firm. Additionally, be sure to season it well and use fresh ingredients. Squid can take on the flavor of whatever you cook it with, so adding herbs and spices can really enhance the flavor. Finally, be sure to cut it into smaller pieces before cooking, as this will help ensure that it cooks evenly.

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Recipes

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Thai Grilled Salt and Pepper Squid

  • coconut oil
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • lime
  • white pepper
  • calamari
  • cayenne pepper
  • chili flake
  • coriander
  • thai sweet chili sauce
  • fish sauce
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Tempura Squid (Ika)

  • egg
  • squid
  • potato starch
  • aonori
  • chile pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • water
  • salt
  • canola oil
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Whole Roasted Squid With Tomatillo Salsa

  • SQUID
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • corn tortilla
  • onion
  • potato
  • cherry tomato
  • squid
  • olive oil
  • avocado
  • poblano pepper
  • SALSA
  • jalapeño
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • tomatillo
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Squid with Tomato and Mint

  • bread
  • celery
  • tomato puree
  • squid
  • lemon
  • carrot
  • cherry tomato
  • white wine
  • shallot
  • red pepper
  • mint
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt
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Grilled Squid with Chile Dressing and Radishes

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • lemon juice
  • marjoram
  • chive
  • honey
  • ají amarillo chile
  • pasilla chile
  • mayonnaise
  • olive oil
  • sherry vinegar
  • castelvetrano olife
  • smoked paprika
  • parsley
  • squid
  • chiles de árbol
  • garlic
  • radish
  • ancho chile
  • garlic
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Thai Chili Squid Recipe

  • coriander
  • shiitake mushroom
  • bean sauce
  • eggplant
  • fish sauce
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • galangal
  • carrot
  • glass noodle
  • basil
  • chicken
  • green bean
  • chili sauce
  • oil
  • oyster sauce
  • brown sugar
  • squid
  • garlic
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Fried Squid with Aioli

  • deep fry thermometer
  • arepa flour
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • egg yolk
  • baking powder
  • grapeseed oil
  • basil
  • arepa flour
  • olive oil
  • potato starch
  • green onion
  • lemon wheel
  • squid
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Watermelon and Squid Salad

  • sumac
  • salt
  • squid
  • lime zest
  • orange zest
  • watermelon
  • red pepper
  • champagne vinegar
  • mint
  • tarragon
  • rice vinegar
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • jalapeño
  • green onion
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Provençal Stuffed Squid

  • cheyenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lemon
  • rosemary
  • bread crumb
  • arugula
  • white wine
  • onion
  • squid
  • chard
  • thyme
  • lemon zest
  • parsley
  • anchovy
  • garlic
  • olive oil
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Caponata-Stuffed Squid

  • chive
  • olive oil
  • marjoram
  • salt
  • pine nut
  • ricotta salata cheese
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • sugar
  • spring onion
  • raisin
  • squid
  • vinegar
  • eggplant
  • basil
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Stuffed Squid with Lobster Sauce

  • salt
  • cèpe
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  • butter
  • plum tomato
  • squid
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • mushroom
  • parsley
  • olive oil

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
squid
olive oil
garlic
parsley
jalapeño
cilantro
vegetable oil
lemon juice
lemon
onion
mint
lime juice
fish sauce
all purpose flour
black pepper
green onion
shallot
pepper
water
basil
bell pepper
peanut oil
lime
egg
canola oil
cherry tomato
sherry vinegar
squid body
white wine
rice wine vinegar
cornstarch
cayenne pepper
lemon zest
egg yolk
watercress
sesame oil
tomato
thyme
butter
red pepper flake
arugula
peanut
lime zest
almond
mirin
chinese 5-spice powder
serrano chile
coriander
potato starch
oil
avocado
soy sauce
celery
carrot
red pepper
tamarindmint dressing
dijon mustard
orange juice
tamarind paste
marjoram
chive
radish
eggplant
arepa flour
champagne vinegar
anchovy
rice vinegar
bread crumb
bay leaf
sugar
spring onion
plum tomato
pimentón
yellow potato
italian parsley
spanish chorizo
cucumber
olive
shiso
umeboshi
japanese cucumber
wine
tomato paste
rice
coconut oil
garlic powder
onion powder
white pepper
calamari
chili flake
thai sweet chili sauce
aonori
chile pepper
ground
corn tortilla
potato
tomatillo
poblano pepper
kochujang
red fresno chile
smoked spanish chorizo
green olife
oil anchovy
sourdough bread
rice wine
pickled mustard green
chicken stock
squid bodies ring
broccoli
null olive oil
null ginger
null maple syrup
nulloz parsnip
null pepper
null salt
sweet paprika
soy oil
aioli
white wine vinegar
red wine vinegar
chickpea
bread
tomato puree
bricks wrapped twice
honey
ají amarillo chile
pasilla chile
mayonnaise
castelvetrano olife
smoked paprika
chiles de árbol
ancho chile
shiitake mushroom
bean sauce
galangal
glass noodle
chicken
green bean
chili sauce
oyster sauce
brown sugar
deep fry thermometer
baking powder
grapeseed oil
lemon wheel
purslane
beet
thai basil
chili oil
persian cucumber
sumac
orange zest
watermelon
tarragon
cheyenne pepper
rosemary
chard
kecap mani
mango
orange infused olive oil
tamarind puree
yuzu kosho paste
ruby red grapefruit
mustard green
japanese eggplant
cashew
panko
egg white
corn oil
lemon thyme
orange
white vinegar
greek yogurt
corn flour
hot paprika
sweet pimentón de la vera
mesclun
lemon shallot vinaigrette
calamata olife
lima bean
chile
jan' spice
bacon
palm sugar
green birds eye chile
aleppo pepper
padrón chile
pine nut
ricotta salata cheese
zucchini
raisin
vinegar
sage
grana padano dop
fava bean
cèpe
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mushroom
feta
hot smoked spanish paprika
hazelnut

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 39%
  • squid 39%

Common Ingredients

  • olive oil 24%

Usual Ingredients

  • garlic 20%
  • lemon juice 10%
  • parsley 10%
  • vegetable oil 10%