Charred Squid with Garlic & Lemon
Tender squid steaks seared until edges char, dressed with hot garlic oil and fresh lemon. Restaurant-simple Italian seafood that looks way more impressive than it is.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb squid (1.5 lb cleaned)
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon lemon (juiced + zested)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Score the bodies lightly in a crosshatch pattern, then cut into 3-inch steaks.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Season squid generously with salt and black pepper. Working in batches, sear 60 seconds per side without moving — edges should char and curl.
- 4
Transfer cooked squid to a platter. Pour remaining oil into the skillet, add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
- 5
Pour hot garlic oil over the squid. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and scatter parsley and lemon zest across the plate.
- 6
Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the oil.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- paper towels
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- platter
- microplane or zester
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