Sauteed Squid with lemon and garlic
A seafood dish in 15 minutes or less, this sautéed squid is cooked with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a fabulous main dish for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
 | 1 lb (500 g) of squid – any type of squid and calamari will do in this recipe, the wings, hood and tentacles will all work well. |
 | 4 tablespoons of olive oil – to make the sauce |
 | 1 crushed clove of garlic, or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic |
 | 1 tablespoon of butter – to sauté the squid and for flavor |
 | Juice of 1 lemon |
 | 2-3 sprigs of parsley – fresh parsley is preferable, but you can use dried parsley in a pinch. |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this sauteed squid with lemon and garlic
- Soften the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the crushed garlic.
- Add the calamari and sauté for about 5 minutes, being careful not to overcook (rubbery squid is nobody’s goal).
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes if using frozen calamari.
- Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, lemon juice, and four parsley leaves in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into the saucepan and toss to coat the calamari evenly.
- Serve warm.
If you are looking for a quick dinner idea, this easy sautéed lemon squid recipe delivers mouth-watering goodness in just 15 minutes. It’s so simple to make and is bursting with flavor as the lemon, garlic, and parsley marry so well with the calamari.
Calamari is such a versatile ingredient, along with being rich in protein, low in fat and high in vitamins and minerals. And it has a firm texture that lends itself to grilling, frying, and sautéing. I can’t help but be inspired every time I cook squid, and wonder why I don’t have it on hand at home more often. So here’s to eating more squid!
Cooking tips
- Frozen squid also works quite well in this recipe. If the squid is frozen, cook for an additional 5 minutes until it looks cooked.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g of calamari squid (1 lb)
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 clove of crushed garlic
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Soften the butter and mix in the crushed garlic in a saucepan at a medium temperature.
- Place the calamari in the pan and sauté for 5 minutes. Make sure not to overcook as the squid will become rubbery.
- (If calamaris were frozen, cook for an additional 10 minutes.)
- Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, lemon juice, and 4 leaves of parsley in a bowl.
- Add the mixture to the saucepan and let it coat the calamari.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Sautéed squid go well with mashed potatoes, tagliatelli pasta, or alongside a light salad niçoise. You can also serve it with rice, bulger wheat or quinoa.
As a starter, consider serving the sautéed squid alongside a tomato dish, such as roasted tomatoes with garlic.
How to store it?
This sautéed calamari can be kept in the fridge and can even be frozen. Let it cool, and then place in an airtight glass container before placing in the freezer.
