Grilled Squid

Recipe courtesy of Eating with the Ecosystem from Simmering the Sea

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RECIPE

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound squid tubes and tentacles, cleaned and rinsed 

2 tablespoons mild paprika 

1 teaspoon chili flakes 

2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 

1 lemon, juiced 

Salt to taste 

3 tablespoons olive oil, with 1 tablespoon reserved 

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 

1 lemon, cut into quarters

Instructions

Mix all ingredients except the parsley and lemon wedges in bowl. Place in refrigerator and let marinate for 1 to 2 hours. Grill squid over hot charcoals for 3 to 4 minutes or on a gas grill for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with parsley and reserved olive oil. Garnish with lemon wedges. 

Other species that can be prepared in this way include octopus, shrimp, and lobster.