Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Boiled Squid with Lemon and Herbs
Savor the clean, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean with this Perfectly Boiled Squid with Lemon and Herbs recipe, a light and healthy seafood dish ideal for fans of the Mediterranean diet. Tender squid rings are delicately boiled with bay leaf and salt to preserve their natural sweetness, then dressed in a vibrant mixture of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, dill, and garlic. This quick-to-make dish (ready in just 30 minutes) strikes the perfect balance of zesty citrus and aromatic herbs, offering a delightful meal that's perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or side dish. Serve warm or at room temperature, accentuating the seaside charm with an extra squeeze of lemon. Perfect for health-conscious eaters and seafood lovers alike, this recipe brings Mediterranean simplicity straight to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh squid
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1000 milliliters Water
Instructions
Clean the squid by removing the head, entrails, and skin, leaving the white body and tentacles. Rinse well under cold water.
Cut the squid into rings roughly 1 cm wide and set aside.
Fill a large pot with 1000 ml of water and add the bay leaf and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the squid to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the squid turns opaque and tender. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
While the squid is boiling, finely chop the parsley, dill, and garlic.
Juice the lemon and set the juice aside for the final dressing.
Once the squid is cooked, remove it from the water using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a bowl. Discard the water and bay leaf.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and garlic to the squid, and mix well to combine all the flavors.
Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste if necessary.
Let the squid rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 2619 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.4 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
