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grilled squid

Grilled Squid (Calamari)

Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
Cooked just right, squid is beautifully tender.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine 🇺🇸 American
Servings 4
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound squid cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • â…› teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat a grill to high heat. Rinse the squid under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut the squid bodies lengthwise down one side and open flat.
  • Cut the tentacles in half if too large.
  • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the squid bodies and tentacles to the bowl, tossing to evenly coat.
  • Thread the squid bodies lengthwise onto skewers so they lie flat.
  • Thread the tentacles onto separate skewers.
  • Grill over high heat, turning once, just until opaque throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove the squid from skewers and pile them on a platter.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Keyword calamari, squid