Soy-Free Simple Grilled Squid with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your seafood game with this Soy-Free Simple Grilled Squid with Lemon and Herbs recipe that's bursting with fresh, tangy flavors and a delightful charred aroma. Perfect for anyone avoiding soy products, this dish highlights tender squid rings marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, cilantro, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe takes just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed summer cookouts. The squid grills to perfection in just minutes, creating a light, refreshing plate that pairs beautifully with crisp salads or crusty bread. Serve these aromatic, herb-infused grilled squid with a squeeze of fresh lemon and enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Clean the squid by removing the innards, beak, and quill. Rinse under cold water, and cut each squid into rings about 1 cm thick. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to form a marinade.
Zest the lemon and mix the zest into the marinade. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze its juice into the marinade, removing any seeds.
Place the squid rings into the marinade and gently toss to ensure they're well coated. Allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
While the squid is marinating, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the squid rings on the grill in a single layer. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are opaque and have grill marks.
Remove the squid from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
Drizzle any remaining marinade over the grilled squid.
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 2592 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1473 mg | 31% | |
*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.
