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.

CHICKEN FRIED SKATE

Recipe courtesy of David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI.

Our friend David Dadekian from Eat Drink RI shared with us how to prepare chicken fried skate wing at home. This mouthwatering dish can be adapted to your own flavor preferences and can also be used on a variety of other fish such as butterfish, pollock, haddock, acadian redfish, or whiting.

SKATE WITH CAPERS AND BUTTER

Recipe courtesy of Eating with the Ecosystem from Simmering the Sea.

If you enjoy this recipe please consider buying the full cookbook to experience the full suite of recipes for all our favorite local seafood species while also supporting Eating with the Ecosystem!

Photo credit: Julia Cumes photography

Photo credit: Julia Cumes photography

RECIPE

Serves 4

 INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp. canola oil
4 skate wings, skinned and filleted (ask your fishmonger to do this for you)
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup flour
4 Tbsp. butter, cut into cubes
2 lemons, juiced
2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed
2 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Set a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. Season skate wings with salt and pepper on both sides. Dust with flour. Cook 3-4 minutes on either side. Remove fish to plate and turn heat to high. Add cubed butter and cook until it foams and brown bits appear. Add lemon juice, capers, and parsley. Pour over fish and serve.

This recipe can also be prepared with dogfish, flounder, halibut, and black sea bass.