How To Make Grilled Squid
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How To Make Grilled Squid
Grilled Squid Recipe. A delicious yet simple recipe for grilled squid. Can be eaten as either a snack or appetizer. Taste our Grilled Squid recipe.
- Prep:
- 20m
- Cook:
- 5m
- Total:
- 25m
- Serves:
- 4
Step 1: You will need
- 4 medium-sized squid
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- A mixed handful of fresh coriander, parsley and basil
- 4 slices of lime
- salt and pepper
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
- 2 bowls
- 1 spoon
- 1 deep-sided dish for marinating the squid
- Cling film
- 1 grill pan
- 1 metal spatula
- 1 fork
Step 2: Clean the squid
Remove the head of the squid, discard the innards and pull out the spine. Peel off the purple skin leaving a clean white body. Remove the tentacles though don't discard, wash each squid thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 3: Mix the ingredients for the marinade
In a deep-sided dish, combine the lemon zest, cumin, salt and pepper, garlic and olive oil. Mix well.
Step 4: Marinate squid
Put the squid into the marinade and stir well. Cover tightly with cling film and place in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Step 5: Heat the grill pan
Heat the grill pan over a high temperature until very hot.
Step 6: Grill the squid
Remove the squid from the marinade and grill both sides for a maximum of 2 minutes.
Step 7: Garnish and serve
Place the squid on a serving dish, sprinkle over the fresh herbs, add the slices of lime and serve.