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Grilled squid

Whole squid or tubes, marinated in lime and chilli, then grilled quickly so they stay tender and lightly smoky. A simple speciality, perfect outdoors.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

259 kcal per serving

Protein
29.3 g
Carbohydrates
5.8 g
of which sugars
0.7 g
Fat
12.9 g
of which saturated fat
2.1 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Clean the squid and cut the tubes into rings or strips, keeping the tentacles whole.
  2. Finely chop the chilli and garlic.
  3. In a bowl, mix the oil, the juice and zest of the limes, the chilli, garlic, salt and pepper.
  4. Add the squid and toss well to coat it.
  5. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Heat a grill or cast-iron pan over high heat.
  7. Grill the squid for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until it turns opaque.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Skewer version. Thread the squid onto wooden skewers soaked in water before grilling.

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Original Ecomely recipe.