Perfectly Boiled Squid with Lemon and Herbs
Delight your taste buds with "Perfectly Boiled Squid with Lemon and Herbs," a light and flavorful dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh squid. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, combines tender, perfectly cooked squid with a bright medley of lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, bay leaf, and warming peppercorns, every bite is infused with simple yet vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Serve this healthy seafood dish as a refreshing appetizer or a protein-packed light meal, perfect for seafood lovers and fans of clean, uncomplicated cuisine. With its quick preparation time and irresistible taste, this squid recipe will undoubtedly become a favorite in your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh squid
- 1 piece Lemon
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 grams Fresh parsley
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Peppercorns
- 1 liter Water
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Clean the squid by removing the head, innards, and transparent cartilage. Rinse well under cold running water. Slice the body into 1 cm wide rings, and the tentacles into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife.
Fill a large pot with 1 liter of water, and add the bay leaf, garlic, salt, and peppercorns. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the squid pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the squid turns opaque and firm. Do not overcook, as this will make the squid rubbery.
While the squid is boiling, juice the lemon and finely chop the parsley.
Once cooked, drain the squid and discard the bay leaf and garlic.
Transfer the squid to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and squeeze the lemon juice over the top.
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy your perfectly cooked squid as an appetizer or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*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.
