Garlic Lemon Squid Rings

Soft, juicy, budget-friendly and flavorful seafood. Squid in garlic sauce with a citrus note is a wonderful appetizer for both a family lunch and a romantic dinner. The dish is prepared very quickly, especially if you take not whole carcasses, but ready-made rings that just need to be defrosted.
cook time: 20 min
Hazel Farrow
Garlic Lemon Squid Rings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214
Calories
10g
Fat
7g
Carbs
25g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 6 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Butter 25 g
Vegetable oil 30 ml
Dill (3 branches) 10 g
Lime 1 pc
Squid rings 400 g
Cayenne pepper (on the tip of a knife (to taste) 1 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make squid in garlic sauce? To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. You can take squid whole carcasses or already cut frozen rings. You donʼt need to add cayenne pepper at all.

Step 2

Step 2
If the squids are whole, clean them of skin, internal films, remove the chitinous plate and entrails. Rinse thoroughly. Cut the squid carcasses into rings. If the squids are frozen, defrost them first, but not completely — frozen squids are easier to clean. For proper defrosting, read the separate article at the end of the recipe. If you have frozen rings, simply defrost them and dry them.

Step 3

Step 3
Peel the garlic cloves and cut into slices.

Step 4

Step 4
Squeeze the juice out of the lime. You can replace the lime with one small lemon or half a large one.

Step 5

Step 5
Wash the dill, dry and finely chop. If you wish, you can replace or supplement with other herbs, for example, parsley, cilantro, or use a mixture of different herbs.

Step 6

Step 6
Heat vegetable oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. So donʼt leave the stove. Read about how to choose the ideal frying pan, as well as how to choose the right oil, in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe.

Step 7

Step 7
Add the chopped squid to the pan and fry, stirring, for about 2 minutes, no longer, otherwise the squid will become tough as rubber and completely tasteless.

Step 8

Step 8
Reduce heat to low. Pour in lime juice, add chopped dill, salt and two types of pepper. Mix everything quickly and remove the pan from the heat. You can cover the pan with a lid and leave the squid for 5-7 minutes so that they are better soaked in the sauce.

Step 9

Step 9
Divide the squid among plates. They can be served as a separate appetizer or main course with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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