Description
Garlic Butter Squid is a quick and delicious seafood dish that tantalizes your taste buds with tender squid sautéed in rich garlic butter. This vibrant recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The warm garlic butter sauce clings to each ring of squid, elevating the overall flavor. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to savor every drop of this delectable sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh cleaned squid, cut into rings
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the squid under cold water and slice into rings.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Toss in squid rings and cook for 2 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper; drizzle in lemon juice and stir for another minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg