How to Make Grilled Squid

Clean the squid., Make the marinade., Marinate the squid., Heat the grill pan over a high temperature until very hot. , Grill the squid., Garnish and serve.

6 Steps 1 min read Medium

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: 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.
  2. Step 2: Make the marinade.

    In a deep-sided dish, combine the lemon zest, cumin, salt and pepper, garlic and olive oil.

    Mix well. , 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. ,, Remove the squid from the marinade and grill both sides for a maximum of 2 minutes. , Place the squid on a serving dish, sprinkle over the fresh herbs, add the slices of lime and serve.
  3. Step 3: Marinate the squid.

  4. Step 4: Heat the grill pan over a high temperature until very hot.

  5. Step 5: Grill the squid.

  6. Step 6: Garnish and serve.

Detailed Guide

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.

In a deep-sided dish, combine the lemon zest, cumin, salt and pepper, garlic and olive oil.

Mix well. , 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. ,, Remove the squid from the marinade and grill both sides for a maximum of 2 minutes. , Place the squid on a serving dish, sprinkle over the fresh herbs, add the slices of lime and serve.

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