Description
This savory garlic butter squid recipe turns simple squid into a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner in under 20 minutes, featuring intense garlic-butter flavor that perfectly complements sweet, briny squid.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Clean and dry the squid thoroughly, then cut into rings or leave whole.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add olive oil and sear squid for 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque.
- Remove squid from the skillet, lower the heat, and add unsalted butter and minced garlic.
- Cook the garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, then return the squid to the skillet.
- Toss with lemon juice and chopped parsley, cooking for a further 1 minute to combine flavors.
Notes
Pat the squid completely dry with paper towels before cooking to avoid steaming. Use a very hot pan for the best sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-sear
- Cuisine: Seafood