Jun 04 2026
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Humboldt Squid Recipe

Inspired by Hank's *A Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

banana ketchup, chili escabeche

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Ingredients

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Humboldt Squid

Banana Ketchup

Chili Escabeche

Method

Preparing the Humboldt Squid

  1. 1

    Clean the Squid

    Begin by cleaning the Humboldt squid. Remove the head and innards, and peel off the skin. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Squid

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the cleaned squid and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grill the Squid

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated squid for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.

Making Banana Ketchup

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine mashed bananas, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  2. 5

    Cook the Ketchup

    Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Preparing Chili Escabeche

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine sliced carrots, red onion, jalapeños, white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.

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