Ingredients
- 4 SquidsWhole medium to big sized, weighing about 1 to 1.5 kilogram
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Lemons
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ParsleyChopped
- 2 Tomatoes
- 2 leaves Lettuce
Directions
Cooking whole squid with this simple recipe surely will impressed your loved one. This seafood-based dishes not only nice looking but also serve good taste!
Steps
1 Done | PREPARE THE SQUIDFirst thing to do is prepare the squid if your fishmonger did not clean and prepare it for you. |
2 Done | Use your fingers to pull out the cuttlebone from the body tube part, it's thin clear plasticky cartilage. |
3 Done | Use the knife and place it above the eyes on tentacles part, and cut it straight down. |
4 Done | If you want to keep the squid ink for your other cooking recipe, find the ink sac which located in the innards part. |
5 Done | Wash clean the squids thoroughly under running cold water, drain well and pat dry with paper towels. |
6 Done | Take one squid and place upside down so the fins are flat on the chopping board. Lightly score few time on the squid body, to prevent cutting right through the squid, place a spoon of knife inside the body. The slices will help tenderize the squid. Repeat to the other squids. |
7 Done | MARINATE THE SQUIDPlace in the cumin, salt, olive oil, pasted garlic and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Take 2 lemons and squeeze the juice into the bowl, and mix well. |
8 Done | Take the prepared squid and rub the marinade thoroughly into the squids, and let it marinate in the fridge for about 1 to 2 hours for the best result. |
9 Done | GRILLHeat the grill to high heat. Take out the marinated squids from the fridge and grill it for 2 to 3 minutes, and turning the side every 30 seconds. |
10 Done | Plate the squids and sprinkle it with fresh chopped coriander and chopped parsley. Serve the squids with lemon and tomato wedges and fresh lettuce leaves. |