Tender, smoky, and kissed with the flavor of the grill, whole grilled squid is one of the quickest seafood dinners you can make. The secret isn't an elaborate marinade or complicated technique; it's just simply very high heat, very dry squid, and very short cooking time.
Unlike tougher cuts of meat, squid doesn't benefit from a long soak in a marinade. In fact, marinating can make it harder to achieve the char that makes grilled squid so irresistible. Instead, this recipe keeps the squid almost completely dry before grilling, then finishes it with a vibrant lemon, garlic, and herb dressing while it's still piping hot.
The result is tender squid with lightly crisped tentacles, smoky edges, and bright Mediterranean flavors.
Whether you're serving it as an appetizer, part of a seafood feast, or a light summer dinner with crusty bread and salad, this recipe is surprisingly easy, even if you've never cleaned squid before.
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