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How to Cook Whole Squid: Quick, High-Heat Cooking for Tender Texture, and prepared for serving with olive oil and sea salt.
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Yield: 2 people

Seared Whole Squid (Lulas)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Author: Andrew Gavin
How to Cook Whole Squid: Quick, High-Heat Cooking for Tender Texture
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 whole squid, 1/3 lb each; 180 g; cleaned with innards removed
  • sunflower oil, high heat oil is ideal, but olive oil works fine for the short cooking time
  • salt, diamond crystal or sea salt

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan or cast iron pan
  • 1 bowl or plate
  • 1 tongs

Instructions
 

  • Place the squids in the bowl or on the plate.
  • Whole squid drizzled with olive oil in preparation for searing in a pan.
    Drizzle with oil over the squids and coat with your hands to evenly spread the olive oil.
  • Place a non-stick pan on the stove and turn the heat to high. Manage the heat so that the pan does not overheat and smoke.
  • Once the pan is hot place the squid on the pan with tongs.
  • Searing the squid quickly on high heat in a non-stick pan.
    Let the squid cook for 2 minutes and then press with the tongs. Cook for a total of 3 minutes. Turn over the squid.
  • Cook for 3 more minutes pressing periodically to keep the squid in contact with the hot surface.
  • Remove the squids to the cutting board. Let cool for a minute or two. Then make cuts 90% of the way through every 1/2 inch (leaving the pieces intact).
  • How to Cook Whole Squid: Quick, High-Heat Cooking for Tender Texture, and prepared for serving with olive oil and sea salt.
    Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt.

Notes

This dish can serve more than 2 people if serving as an appetizer.
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