Squid recipe – 9 easy and quick ideas for the summer!

Seafood and fish are healthy, good for the figure and can be prepared very quickly. What do you think of when you hear squid? Definitely the fried rings that everyone has eaten at some point. Whether grilled, in a pan, stuffed or as a side dish to your salad - an octopus recipe offers you an incredible variety of preparation options! Since there are no squids in the North Sea or the Baltic Sea, it can sometimes be a real challenge to be able to buy them fresh. You can find many delicious and easy ideas, as well as what you should pay attention to when preparing them, in our article!

Tips for successfully preparing squid

To be able to cook the squid well, you probably need some practice. It should be noted that the cooking time is very short - otherwise they will be too tough. But when processed correctly, they are a real delicacy and a real treat for the palate!

• Since you only need the tubes for preparation, you should remove the head and tentacles along with all of the innards. Then peel off the skin.
• The tubes contain the transparent, elongated spine and it must also be removed.
• Rinse the squids thoroughly with cold water and pat dry.

Are squid healthy?

Regardless of whether grilled or cooked - the squid contains vitamins E and D and is alsorich in calcium and vitamin B12. The low calorie and fat content as well as the high protein content also makes them very figure-friendly. To benefit from all this, it is very important to choose a low-calorie squid recipe. Let our suggestions inspire you!

Squid recipe for a light salad

Thanks to the high protein content of squid, this recipe will fill you up in the evening. Therefore, this is the perfect summer salad for anyone who wants to lose a few more pounds!

Ingredients:

• 300 grams of squid tubes
• 100 grams of cherry tomatoes
• 1 Avocado
• 1 root Paprika
• 100 grams of green olives
• 1/2 red onion
• The juice from a lemon
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 THE Balsamic
• 1 teaspoon each of honey and medium hot mustard
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Of course, you can always change the ingredients depending on your taste and mood!

Preparation:

• Rinse the squid, pat dry and cut into rings.
• Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the squid rings for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and a little lemon juice and chill for 10 minutes.
• Chop the cherry tomatoes, avocado, peppers, olives and onions into small pieces. Add the squid and mix well.
• For the salad dressing, mix balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, mustard and honey. Stir in olive oil and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add to the salad and stir well.
• Enjoy!

Grilled squid recipe

Grilling is one of Germans' favorite summer activities. Spending quality time with friends in your own garden or in the park while enjoying something delicious - wouldn't that be the perfect day for you? Grilled squid, when prepared correctly, is a real treat! First, we will introduce you to the basic recipe for grilled squid.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tintenfischtuben
• The juice of 2 lemons
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Rosemary, sage and parsley – fresh and chopped
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

• Mix the parsley, rosemary and sage well with the lemon juice and garlic cloves.
• Carefully score the outside of the squid tubes several times and leave them in the marinade for at least 4 hours.
• Then cook on the grill for about 2 minutes per side.

Spicy Sicilian-style recipe

Delicate squid marinated in an extremely tasty, slightly spicy sauce can be prepared very quickly and is therefore the perfect oneDinner for those days when you're in a hurry!

• 4 Tintenfischtuben
• 1 lemon

Marinade:

• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 EL rote Chilliflocken
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 THE Currypaste Rote
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• pepper and a pinch of sesame

Preparation:

• Put all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl and stir everything well.
• Add the squid tubes and lemon juice and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat grill or heat a grill pan over high temperature. Fry the squid on both sides.
• Then sprinkle with the sauce and serve.

Pan-fried squid with a light lemon sauce

To prevent them from becoming tough, squid are either grilled quickly or cooked slowly over low heat. This squid recipe is full of flavors and will transport you to the Mediterranean coast - at least in your mind. You can enjoy it either as a starter with some delicious bread or as a main course with pasta or rice.

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of squid
• 5 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 THE BUTTER
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp white wine
• The juice of 2 limes
• Fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

• Wash the squid, pat dry and cut into rings.
• In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter.
• Fry the garlic in it for about 2 minutes and then add the squid rings.
• Add white wine and lime juice. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the dill, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

The classic – crispy fried squid rings

Everyone has tried it and everyone loves it - the fried version is undoubtedly the most common squid recipe. With this recipe we'll show you that you shouldn't always reach for the freezer when you're craving something delicious!

Ingredients:

• 600 grams of squid tubes
• 250 grams of flour
• The juice from a lemon
• 50 ml milk
• Fresh parsley, chopped finely
• Salt, pepper
• Oil for deep frying

Preparation:

• Wash the squid, pat dry and cut into thick rings.
• Mix lemon juice and milk, add the squid rings and chill, covered, for 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Put the flour, salt and pepper in a bowl and roll the squid in it.
• Fry in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
• Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with parsley.
• Enjoy immediately until they are still nice and crispy!

Greek-style stuffed squid with feta

All seafood can be prepared in many different ways and this squid recipe is proof of that.A glass of delicious wineThis ensures that you end the day comfortably.

Ingredients:

• 700 grams of squid tubes
• 250 grams of feta cheese
• 200 grams of creamed spinach, thawed
• 1 EL Stage
• The juice from a lemon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Italian herbs
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

• For the filling, mix the feta cheese with the creamed spinach, lemon juice, cream and herbs. Then season with salt and pepper.
• Fill the washed squid tubes with the cheese mixture and close with toothpicks and brush with a little olive oil.
• Preheat the grill and grill the tubes for 2 minutes per side and serve warm.

Stuffed squid with an exotic touch

This flavorful Sicilian recipe is perfect for anyone who is adventurous and wants to try something new!

Ingredients:

• 4 squids
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic
• 100 grams of chard
• 3 Sardelenfilets
• 2 tbsp capers
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 3 tbsp golden raisins
• 4 THE Parmesan
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Cut chard into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat olive oil in a pan. Fry the onion and garlic for 2 minutes, add the chard and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, drain the capers and cut the anchovy fillets into small pieces. Add to the pan and mix everything well.
• Remove from heat and add pine nuts, raisins and Parmesan.
• Fill the squid tubes with the mixture and spread into a baking dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes.

Light squid in tomato sauce is perfect for summer

Can't decide between stew or pasta? Then this recipe is just right for you. Whether simply as a main dish or as a sauce – it tastes great either way!

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of squid
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 Fenchelknolle
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 30 ml Sambuca or another anise-flavored liqueur
• 150 ml red wine
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until hot. Sauté the onion, garlic cloves and fennel, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add red wine, increase heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the sambuca and the diced tomatoes.
• Set the heat to low, stir in the squid and simmer for about 1 hour.
• Season with salt, pepper and parsley and serve warm.

Squid recipe with coconut milk

This figure-friendly dish impresses with its unmistakable Asian taste and is also low in calories and ideal for a low-carb diet.

Ingredients:

• 800 grams of squid
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 300 ml vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Sambal non-electric
• 200 Gramm Shiitakepilze
• 1 bunch of spring onions
• Salt, pepper
• Basil leaves

Preparation:

• Cut open the squid tubes with a knife and lightly score the outside. Then cut into large pieces.
• Finely chop the spring onions and shiitake mushrooms.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Briefly sauté the garlic, shallots and ginger.
• Add sugar, vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir in sambal oelek and remove from heat.
• In another pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fry the onions and mushrooms over high heat for 1 minute. Remove and add to the sauce.
• Fry the squid in the same pot for about 2 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Add to the coconut milk sauce and cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with basil and enjoy immediately!