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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cleaning the Squid
Rinse the squid under cold water and clean it by removing the head, innards, and the transparent quill. Cut the squid into rings or leave them whole as preferred.
- 2
Chopping Ingredients
Mince the garlic and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Zest the lemon if using lemon zest.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it's shimmering.
- 4
- 5
Add the Squid
Add the cleaned squid to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the squid is opaque and cooked through.
- 6
Season the Dish
Season the squid with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Squeeze the juice of the whole lemon over the squid and toss to coat.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately while hot.