Almost everyone knows how to cook and fry squid. But what to do with them next? What are they combined with, what interesting dishes are there and in which direction to move with culinary experiments? Here are 20 quick and delicious recipes for what to make with squid!
1. Stewed squid
For this recipe, you don't have to buy any special groceries!
You will need: 400 g squid, 1 carrot, 1 onion.
Preparation: Grate the carrots on a coarse grater, cut the onions into half rings and fry them over medium heat. Scald the washed squid with boiling water, remove the skin, cut into half rings and add to the vegetables. Put it out all together for literally 3-4 minutes.
2. Squid in batter
A great stand-alone meal and a delicious snack.
You will need: 2 squid, 1 egg, a third of a glass of milk and water, salt, pepper, flour, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Boil peeled squid in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, cool and cut into rings. Mix the batter of milk, water, spices, sesame seeds and flour until the consistency of thick sour cream. Dip the squid rings in batter, fry and place on a paper towel.
3. Squid in sour cream
Do you think sour cream is only good for meat and poultry? But no!
You will need: 1.5 kg of squid, 2 carrots, 3 onions, 3 cloves of garlic, 500 ml of sour cream, 1 tsp. salt, pepper.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the squid, peel and cut into strips. Chop the carrots, onions and garlic and fry them together until they are beautifully golden brown. Add squid, pepper, salt, pour in sour cream and carcasses all together for 10 minutes.
4. Salad with squid and smoked cheese
For all its simplicity, the salad is very beautiful and light, as for a festive table.
You will need: 500 g squid, 8 cherry tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 clove of garlic, 100 g smoked cheese, half a lemon, 100 ml olive oil, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Combine olive oil with lemon juice, spices and crushed garlic. Boil the squid for 3 minutes and cut into rings. Cut vegetables into strips and tomatoes into quarters, mix salad, season and sprinkle with herbs.
5. Rice with squid
The dish resembles classic pilaf, but with Mediterranean flavors.
You will need: 1 cup long grain rice, 700 g squid, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 0.5 tsp. cumin, coriander, turmeric and basil, 1 tbsp. tomato paste, salt.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the squid, peel, dip in boiling water for 15 seconds and cut into strips. Cook rice separately. Cut the carrots into slices, and the onions into half rings, fry until half cooked. Add squid, tomato paste and spices to the vegetables, stir and stew for another 3-5 minutes.
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6. Ratatouille with squid
A classic vegetable dish that goes well with seafood.
You will need: 4 squid, 150 ml olive oil, 2 onions, 3 eggplants, 2 green peppers, 4 zucchini, 500 g tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, flour.
Preparation: Chop the onion, garlic and tomatoes as small as possible, and chop the rest of the vegetables into cubes. Cut the peeled squid into strips. Fry the onion over low heat, add the eggplant, and after 10 minutes add the pepper. After another 10 minutes, add the rest of the vegetables and simmer for an hour. Fry the squid separately in flour for 2-3 minutes and put on top of the ratatouille.
7. Stuffed squid with mushrooms and cheese
For convenience, choose squids that are about the same size.
You will need: 4 squid, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 800 g of mushrooms, 4 eggs, 200 g of cheese, herbs, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Fry finely chopped onions and grated carrots, separately fry the mushrooms and boil the eggs. Cut the eggs into small cubes, and grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
Rinse and peel the squid from the film and stuff with the mixed filling with spices. Secure the top with toothpicks, put the squid on oiled foil and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
8. Squid noodles
A very original and savory appetizer for seafood lovers!
You will need: 800 g squid, 500 ml chicken broth, rosemary stem, 100 g cilantro, 100 ml olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 50 g butter, salt, pepper, pine nuts.
Preparation: Fry the garlic with rosemary in butter, pour in the broth and, when it boils, boil the squid chopped into thick strips in it for 3 minutes. In a blender, combine the olive oil, cilantro and pine nuts with the spices, stir the sauce and add the squid when serving.
9. Squid in soy sauce
Fast and easy interpretation of the Chinese recipe.
You will need: 1 kg squid, 2 onions, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sugar, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Dip the peeled squid in boiling water for 2 minutes, cool and cut into strips. Chop the onion in half rings, fry until golden brown and add squid to it for a minute. Add sugar, soy sauce, salt and pepper, and fry everything together over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Stir in crushed garlic before serving.
10. Squid in pots
The pot roast doesn't surprise anyone, but what about squid?
You will need: 600 g squid, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 1 tsp. salt, spices.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the squid, peel and cut into rings. Grate the carrots, chop the onion coarsely and mix together with the spices and 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. Arrange the squid with vegetables in pots and put them in a cold oven for 1.5 hours at 200 degrees.
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11. Salad with squid and noodles
You can serve it as a snack or warm as a main course.
You will need: 3 squid, 3 eggs, 200 g of Chinese cabbage, 150 g of noodles, leeks.
Preparation: Break the noodles into pieces and boil. Boil squid separately and cut into half rings, and eggs - and cut into thin slices. Chop the cabbage and finely chop the leek, mix all the ingredients and season with your favorite dressing.
12. Casserole with squid
Instead of rice, you can take bulgur, other cereals or small pasta.
You will need: 400 g squid, 200 g rice, 1 tsp. turmeric, 2 onions, 200 g sour cream, 50 g cheese, 1 bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Boil rice and mix it with salt and turmeric. Boil the squid separately and cut into thin rings. Fry chopped onion until a beautiful golden color, add squid with spices to it and stew for 5 minutes. Put the rice in a mold, on top - squid with onions, then - pepper stripes. Pour everything with sour cream, add grated cheese and bake until a beautiful crust at 180 degrees.
13. Fritters with squid
Sounds like science fiction, doesn't it?
You will need: 400 g squid, 200 g small star-shaped pasta, 5 eggs, 150 g butter, 2 onions, 2 carrots, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil the peeled squid and chop it into cubes. Boil the pasta separately, and while grate the carrots, chop the onion and fry them in 30 g of butter. When cool, mix all the ingredients, add eggs, spices and chopped herbs, and fry the pancakes in butter.
14. Potato casserole with squid
A very simple and hearty dish that can be prepared with squid for a hearty family dinner.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 200 g squid, 150 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes, mash them in mashed potatoes and put them in a mold with small sides. Top with boiled or canned squid and cover with grated cheese. You can make more layers in the same sequence. Bake the casserole at 180 degrees for about 15 minutes.
15. Squid in tomato sauce
The dish turns out to be pleasantly spicy and spicy.
You will need: 300 g of squid, 200 g of tomatoes in their juice, 70 ml of wine, 2 cloves of garlic, 40 ml of olive oil, 0.5 tsp each. salt, black pepper and chili, 3 sprigs of parsley.
Preparation: Fry finely chopped garlic with chili in olive oil, pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Add chopped tomatoes and stew for 2 minutes.Cut the boiled squid into rings and add to the sauce with herbs and the rest of the spices for 4 minutes.
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16. Squid with cottage cheese and shrimps
Another fun combination to stuff your squid!
You will need: 3 squid, 400 g of cottage cheese, 200 g of shrimps, 3 cloves of garlic, 3 feathers of green onions, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise, 1 tsp each. paprika and pepper mixes, salt.
Preparation: Combine curd with mayonnaise, crushed garlic, chopped onions and spices. Boil the shrimp for 5 minutes, peel and add to the filling. Peel the squid and boil them for 3 minutes, stuff and refrigerate for 2 hours.
17. Mediterranean okroshka with squid
A fresh and light alternative to the classic okroshka we are used to.
You will need: 200 g squid, 2 eggs, 1 potato, 3 cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 3 tbsp. yogurt, 1 liter of water, half a lemon, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Boil and cool the squid, eggs and potatoes separately. Cut the cherry into quarters and finely dice the potatoes, cucumber and eggs. Add squid rings to them, drizzle with lemon juice, season and mix with yogurt. Fill with water and garnish okroshka with herbs.
18. Squid stuffed with crab sticks
An excellent recipe for what to cook from squid for any feast!
You will need: 2 squid, 200 g of crab sticks, 120 g of cheese, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Preparation: In a blender, combine chopped crab sticks, cheese, garlic and mayonnaise into a smooth paste. Boil peeled squid for 4 minutes, stuff and refrigerate for an hour. Cut the appetizer into rings before serving.
19. Pickled squid
If you love seafood and interesting marinades - this recipe is for you.
You will need: 2 squid, 1 onion, 750 ml cucumber pickle, 1 tsp. sea salt, spices.
Preparation: Peel the onion, cut into thin half rings, salt and knead with your hands. Add fresh squid rings to the onion and leave for half an hour. Boil the brine, pour half of the squid and onions and drain the liquid after 15 seconds. Pour in the second part of the brine, leave for 5 minutes and discard the squid again in a colander. Drizzle with vegetable oil and garnish with herbs before serving.
20. Squid in red wine
Seafood takes on an unusual taste and beautiful burgundy color.
You will need: 750 g squid, 50 g olives, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 red onions, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. sugar, 300 ml of dry red wine, 2 bay leaves, a bunch of cilantro, a bunch of dill, spices.
Preparation: Fry chopped onion and garlic in olive oil, add squid rings to them and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in wine, add olives, spices, sugar, cinnamon and bay leaves. When it boils, reduce heat and simmer everything under the lid for 35 minutes. Add chopped greens at the end.