Lemon Pepper Squid

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Marinating Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Sometimes, a simple recipe, one that leaves the main ingredient in a near-pure form, is the best! Lemon Pepper Squid is such a recipe; with the help of a few seasonings, some lemon juice, and oil, these are quickly cooked until just charred on a very hot grill so that they are super tender and most certainly super flavourful!

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Ingredients

4 pounds squid, frozen or fresh, cleaned, and trimmed
3 tablepoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Prepare your squid, frozen or fresh, so that you have cut them into stands or ribbons about a half inch wide. Pat them dry with paper towels and transfer them to a bowl.
Next, in a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour this mixture over the squid and toss well to coat. Set the squid aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Once the squid has marinated, it’s time to assemble the skewers. Pierce through the middle end of one piece of squid and folding it over onto itself, pierce it again. The next pierce should have you folding the piece of squid back on itself to create a ribbon-like effect on the skewer. Once all of the squid has been prepared, set aside and preheat your grill.
Once your grill is preheated to 400 degrees F, place the skewers on the grill and cook the squid for 2 minutes per side.
Transfer the grilled Lemon Pepper Squid to a serving platter, garnish, and serve with lots of lemon wedges.

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