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Grilled Garlic Chili Squid

Grilled Garlic Chili Squid: Your Quick Seafood Sensation

Enjoy a delicious Grilled Garlic Chili Squid, a quick seafood sensation bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squid
  • 500 g Fresh Squid Tubes Ensure they are as fresh as possible.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • 1 tsp Rock Salt Enhances the squid's natural flavor.
For the Garlic-Chili Mixture
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1/2 Red Chili Finely chopped; adjust for heat.
  • 1 bunch Parsley Roughly chopped.
  • 1/4 lemon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thoroughly rinsing the fresh squid tubes under cold water and score the tops in a crisscross pattern.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and grill the squid for about 2 minutes on each side until charred.
  3. Lower the heat and sauté garlic and red chili in the same skillet until golden, then stir in parsley.
  4. Toss the grilled squid in the garlic-chili mixture, then squeeze lemon juice over and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure squid is thoroughly dried before grilling for the best sear. Adjust chili to your heat preference.

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