Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTokonameIka Recipe

Ika Recipe

Inspired by Tokoname
Time30m
Serves2

squid

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Chopping Ingredients

    Mince the garlic and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Zest the lemon if using lemon zest.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it's shimmering.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest. Serve immediately while hot.

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