Soy-Free Simple Grilled Squid with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your seafood game with our Soy-Free Simple Grilled Squid with Lemon and Herbs—a light, flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer grilling or a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe highlights tender, perfectly charred squid rings marinated in a refreshing blend of olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, cilantro, and a zesty burst of lemon. Seasoned with a touch of salt, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this clean and simple dish is naturally soy-free and ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it hot off the grill with extra lemon wedges for a healthy, protein-packed meal that’s as delicious as it is effortless. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a gluten-free, Mediterranean-inspired recipe!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh parsley and cilantro. Set aside.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to form a marinade.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Place the squid rings into the marinade and gently toss to ensure they're well coated. Allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 6
While the squid is marinating, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Remove the squid from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
Step 9
Drizzle any remaining marinade over the grilled squid.
Step 10
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (629.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 875.1 |
| Total Fat 49.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1165mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2591.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 79.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 209.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1473.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories