Lemon Herb Calamari
Tender squid rings and tentacles tossed in olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley. No breading, no frying — just clean, bright flavors that actually taste like the sea.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs cleaned squid, bodies sliced into rings and tentacles kept whole
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid completely dry with paper towels — moisture is the enemy of a good sear. Season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over very high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add squid in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 90 seconds, then toss and cook 1 more minute. Do not overcook — squid turns rubbery fast.
- 4
Remove from heat, toss with fresh parsley, and transfer to a serving dish. Arrange lemon wedges throughout.
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