Grilled Squid Skewers
Tender, smoky grilled squid skewers with a simple lemon-garlic marinade. Ready in minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid (cleaned, bodies and tentacles)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 1 lb squid and pat dry. Cut the bodies into 2-inch pieces, leaving tentacles whole. Thread onto skewers, about 4-5 pieces per skewer.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Brush the mixture over the squid skewers.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until the squid is opaque and lightly charred, turning once.
- 4
Remove from grill and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Basting brush
- Small bowl
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