**Title: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Roasted Squid: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Indulge in the delectable flavors and tantalizing textures of roasted squid, a culinary masterpiece that promises an explosion of sensations with every bite. Dive into a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility of this marine delicacy. From the aromatic and succulent Grilled Calamari to the zesty and refreshing Squid Salad, each dish is a testament to the culinary artistry of Alice Recipes. Prepare to be captivated by the tender flesh and smoky notes of Roasted Squid with Garlic and Herbs, or let the tangy and spicy flavors of Szechuan Squid transport you to a realm of bold and fiery tastes. Experience the perfect harmony of flavors and textures as you explore this comprehensive guide to roasted squid, where every recipe holds a unique culinary adventure.
WHOLE ROASTED SQUID WITH TOMATILLO SALSA
Here's a tasty room-temperature salad for lunch on a sunny fall day. You can roast the whole squid on a sheet pan in a hot oven, on the stovetop in a cast-iron pan or on a grill over coals. They cook quickly, and are done as soon as the tubes puff up and the tentacles are firm, which takes mere minutes. If you want them browned, leave them longer on the heat source, but they taste perfectly good if cooked pale.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the salsa: Put the tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, salt and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Pulse until all components come together to make a rough purée. Transfer salsa to a serving dish.
- Wash potatoes, put in a small pot, cover with 1 inch of water, add a teaspoon of salt and cook at a brisk simmer, covered, over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. When done, drain and set aside until cool enough to handle, then cut in half with a small sharp knife (leave skins on).
- Meanwhile, roast the poblanos: Place whole chiles directly on flames of a full-blast stovetop burner, turning with tongs frequently until blackened and blistered all over. Alternatively, blacken chiles on a sheet pan as close to broiler as possible or on a grill over coals. Set aside to cool on a plate (do not wrap in plastic film - you want the chile flesh to stay firm).
- To clean poblanos, wipe off their charred skin with paper towels or the back of a knife. Do not rinse; a few bits of char is O.K. Cut chiles lengthwise in half and scrape out seed and veins with knife. Cut chiles lengthwise into 3/8-inch-wide strips and set aside.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse squid and drain well. Pat dry on layers of paper towel or cloth kitchen towel. Transfer squid bodies to a sheet pan in one layer. Arrange tentacles on a smaller baking sheet. Season bodies generously on both sides with salt and pepper, and season tentacles. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over squid bodies and 1 tablespoon olive oil over tentacles. Place baking sheets in oven and roast until bodies have puffed and tentacles have firmed, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, cook squid in batches in a cast-iron pan over high heat or on a grill over coals.)
- To assemble the room-temperature salad, arrange potatoes on a large platter. Distribute the squid over potatoes, then scatter poblano strips, avocado, sliced onion and cherry tomatoes over squid. Sprinkle lightly with salt and drizzle with a little more olive oil, if desired. Add cilantro sprigs and jalapeño slices, if using, and garnish with lime wedges. Serve the salsa at the table, to be spooned over each serving, and warm tortillas, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1252 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
SLOW-COOKED SQUID WITH OLIVES AND HERBS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Separate squid bodies from tentacles. Cut bodies into 3/4"-thick rings and cut tentacles in half crosswise. Rinse well in a bowl with several changes of cold water. Drain squid and pat dry.
- Cook chorizo, shallot, garlic, anchovies, chile, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, stirring often, until chorizo is softened but not yet beginning to crisp and shallot is softened but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, finely crushing with your hands as you go, and their juices and squid and bring to a simmer; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Cook until squid is very tender and sauce tastes concentrated, 2-2 1/2 hours. (Uncover the pot for the last 20-30 minutes to allow sauce to evaporate and thicken if needed.) Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Toast bread until very crisp; drizzle with oil. Place in bowls and top with squid and sauce. Toss parsley, olives, lemon juice, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season lightly with salt. Spoon over squid.
- Do Ahead
- Squid can be cooked 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.
STUFFED SQUID SICILIAN-STYLE
Squid (or calamari, its Italian name) can be prepared in a variety of ways - fried, braised, grilled and roasted - and all are good. In this recipe whole squid are stuffed before roasting with a bread crumb filling that contains typical Sicilian ingredients like chard, fennel, anchovy, pecorino and pine nuts.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the filling: Blanch the chard in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and cool under running water. Squeeze chard completely dry and finely chop. Set aside.
- Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and fennel, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened and lightly colored, about 10 minutes.
- Add fennel fronds, fennel seed, anchovy, garlic, oregano and red pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes more.
- Turn off heat and transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Add pine nuts, lemon zest, bread crumbs, cheese and reserved cooked chard. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Taste and correct seasoning.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Using a teaspoon, put some filling in each squid body, taking care not to overstuff. Place stuffed squid in an earthenware baking dish in one layer. Season squid on both sides with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season tentacles with salt and pepper and arrange them around the edge of dish (alternatively, arrange tentacles in a separate baking dish). Drizzle tentacles lightly with oil. Spoon any remaining stuffing over tentacles.
- Roast uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until squid bodies are puffed, sizzling and lightly browned. If desired, run pan under the broiler for more color. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges. (May also be served at room temperature.) Serve each person 3 or 4 squid, with tentacles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 602 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ROASTED SQUID WITH CHORIZO AND PIMENTóN
Everyone knows about fried calamari, but pan-roasted is a different beast entirely. This easy technique begins on the stovetop and finishes in a hot oven. In less than 10 minutes, you have savory roasted whole-body squid, made spicy with Spanish chorizo and a dash of pimentón, crisp on the outside and juicy and tender in the middle. Eat with a knife and fork or slice into rings for a warm salad.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put potatoes in a pot of well-salted water and bring to a simmer. Let simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
- Place oven rack in the top position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Rinse squid inside and out, then drain and pat dry. Cut tentacles in half if large, but leave squid bodies whole. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Put a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the chorizo. Let chorizo sizzle. Add red pepper flakes, then add squid all at once in 1 layer. Do not crowd squid; use 2 pans if necessary. Stir to coat squid with oil.
- Immediately transfer pan to top rack in hot oven. Let roast for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on size of squid. They are ready when bodies are puffed and starting to brown and crisp at edges. Pour off and reserve pan juices and chorizo.
- To serve, slice potatoes and, if you like, cut squid into rings. Arrange greens, potatoes and squid on a large platter, dust lightly with pimentón and sprinkle with parsley. Spoon pan juices and chorizo over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 783 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SQUID, TOMATO AND ROASTED POBLANO STEW
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course
Time 2h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the oil, garlic and onion in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until the onion softens, about 15 minutes. Stir constantly. Add the peppers, tomatoes, wine and marjoram. Cover with 1 quart of cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Pass the sauce through a food mill. Add salt, pepper and Tabasco. This recipe can be made ahead of time to this point and kept for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- One hour before serving, warm the sauce in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes and the squid and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Serve in warm bowls garnished with parsley and coriander.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 393 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAUTEED SQUID WITH CHILES, MINT AND LIME
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the squid under cool running water. Drain and transfer to a paper towel to dry completely. Cut the bodies into 1/2-inch rings and leave the tentacles whole. Pat dry again with paper towels.
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Let the pan get very hot, for a good 5 minutes. Move the squid from the paper towels to a bowl, so that they don't stick before you add them to the pan. Add half the oil to the skillet. Sprinkle half the squid with salt, slide them into the pan along with half the chiles and cook without moving for 1 minute. Flip squid and stir in half the garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until squid is tender. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining squid, garlic, chiles and oil. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan; if your skillet doesn't fit the squid comfortably, cook them in smaller batches.
- Squeeze lime all over the squid and sprinkle with mint.
- Top the crusty bread with sliced avocado if you like, and season avocado with salt and lime juice. Serve with the squid.
PEPPERED SQUID
Provided by Regina Schrambling
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the squid bodies into thin rounds and the triangular fins and tentacles into small pieces. Dry on paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the squid and saute just until it turns completely white. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining squid. Pour the cooking oil over the squid in the bowl.
- Add the vinegar to the pan and swirl around to deglaze, then pour it over the squid. Add the garlic, salt and cayenne and toss to mix. Let stand at room temperature until cooled.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 84, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 150 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
RICE AND SQUID
Steps:
- In a large, sturdy saucepan, heat the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, celery and scallion, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the squid and rice, and mix well.
- Stir in the tomato, garlic, ginger, lemon peel, Thai pepper and salt, along with 2 1/2 cups warm tap water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick. When it comes to a full boil, reduce the heat to very low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. If desired, pass additional salt and Tabasco sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 508, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 867 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
RISOTTO NERO WITH SQUID
Squid ink is an extraordinarily delicious ingredient; it adds indescribable complexity, even when it's used in small quantities. You can buy it online or from Italian, Spanish and Japanese shops, and in some upscale grocers. Most fishmongers carry it in 1-ounce packets. (If you are up for it, collect your own ink from whole fresh squid.) To make this black risotto, first simmer the squid with tomato, wine and squid ink until tender. Fold the flavorful stew into plain risotto just toward the end of cooking.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add half the diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and barely colored, about 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add garlic, saffron and red pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add squid bodies and tentacles, stir well to coat and season with salt. Add tomato, bay leaf and 1/4 cup white wine. Add 1 cup water and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then stir in squid ink. Simmer for 10 minutes more, until squid is tender. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining onion, season with salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice, stir to coat, and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Keeping heat brisk, add remaining 1/4 cup wine and 2 cups of the broth and simmer, stirring, until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add another cup broth and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the last cup of broth and all of the squid mixture. Cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes more, until rice is just done. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add a little more broth, as necessary, to keep rice moist and loose, but not too soupy. Stir in lemon zest and parsley, then spoon into warm shallow soup bowls. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 953 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Clean the squid thoroughly: Remove the head, tentacles, and entrails. Rinse the squid body under cold water and pat dry. Score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern to help the marinade and flavors penetrate.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Combine olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful marinade for the squid. Allow the squid to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the squid over high heat: This will help to sear the outside of the squid and prevent it from becoming tough. Cook the squid for a short amount of time, just until it is cooked through.
- Serve the squid immediately: Squid is best served immediately after cooking. You can serve it as an appetizer, main course, or salad.
Conclusion:
Roasted squid is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. By following these tips, you can create a perfect roasted squid dish that will impress your family and friends. Experiment with different marinades and cooking methods to find your favorite way to enjoy this tasty seafood.
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