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Squid Two Ways with Cracked Black Pepper and Chilli

Prepare baby squid two ways: chargrilled with black pepper and pan-fried with spicy chilli flakes and lemon.

QuickSeafoodDairy FreeGluten FreeSquidLow Carb

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 365.2 kcals 365.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.5 grams 4.5 grams
Fat 22.8 grams 22.8 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 36.4 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
5
ml
Lemon Juice
squeeze
5
ml
Lemon Juice
squeeze
2
wedge
Lemon
for garnish
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
pinch
Chilli Flakes
dried
OilsFats
5
ml
Olive Oil
dash for brushing
15
ml
Olive Oil
Seafood
1
piece
Squid
baby squid, cleaned
1
piece
Squid
baby squid, cleaned

Steps

  • Clean the first squid by removing tentacles, ears, and skin.
  • Score the inside of the squid body in a diamond pattern.
  • Season the squid with salt and pepper and brush with olive oil.
  • Chargrill the squid on a hot griddle pan for one minute per side.
  • Prepare the second squid by removing the beak and slicing the body into rings.
  • Season all remaining tentacles and rings with chilli, salt, and pepper.
  • Fry the squid in smoking hot olive oil for two minutes.
  • Serve both preparations together garnished with lemon wedges.