Squid Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Squid
Begin by cleaning the squid. Remove the head, tentacles, and innards. Rinse the body under cold water and remove the skin by gently pulling it off. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
Chop the Garlic and Parsley
Finely chop the garlic cloves and the fresh parsley. Set aside.
3
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half and set aside. Cut the other half into wedges for serving.

4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
5
Sauté the Garlic
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6
Cook the Squid
Add the cleaned squid to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns opaque and is cooked through.
7
Season the Squid
Season the squid with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Pour in the white wine (if using) and cook for an additional 1 minute.
8
Add Lemon Juice and Parsley
Remove the skillet from heat, then drizzle the lemon juice over the squid and toss in the chopped parsley.

9
Serve the Dish
Transfer the cooked squid to a serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.