What Is Squid and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about squid and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 66 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 oz (85g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 148Calories from Fat 57

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 221mg 74%

Sodium 260mg 11%

Total Carbohydrate 6.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars ~

Protein 15.2g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 3% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Squid is usually found in the fish section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Squid is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does squid weigh?

Amount	Weight
3 ounce	85 grams

Finfish and Shellfish Products

Anchovy paste 42 Anchovy fillets 171 Caviar 28 Fish, cod 31 Flounder fish fillets 45 Fish fillets 164 Sole fillets 56 Haddock 28 Halibut 45 Salmon steaks 81

In Chinese:	乌贼
British (UK) term:
en français:	calmar
en español:	calamar

Recipes using squid

There are 66 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Paella with Shellfish & Lemon Aspen Fruits

Paella with shellfish and served with lemon aspen fruits

Lulas Rechadas (Stuffed Squid)

Lulas rechadas (Portuguese stuffed squid) filled with ham, hard-boiled eggs, rice, and parsley, then baked under tomatoes. A classic Iberian seafood dish with hearty, savory stuffing.

Master Seafood Risotto

Italian seafood risotto layered with shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and clams in a white wine garlic broth. Finished with bright gremolata and fresh herbs for a restaurant-worthy showstopper.

Lulas Sevilhana

Portuguese fried squid rings in a light egg-white batter that fries up crispy and dry when the oil is hot enough. Lulas Sevilhana are a classic Iberian calamari dish seasoned with lemon juice.

Campfire Squid

Ink-stuffed squid seared over campfire coals with garlic, lemon, paprika, and rice. Inspired by a Catalina Island beach cook from Jean-Michel Cousteau. Rustic, bold seafood.

Stuffed Squid with Vinegar/Soy Dip

Korean-style squid stuffed with ground beef, cabbage, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, steamed or deep-fried and served with a tangy vinegar soy dipping sauce.

Stuffed Squid with Chocolate Sauce

Spanish-style squid stuffed with ground pork and pine nuts, served in a rich sauce of Ibarra chocolate, almonds, and white wine. Bold Catalan flavors in every bite.

Kalamarakia Me Krassi (Squid in Red Wine)

Kalamarakia me krassi, Greek squid braised in red wine with olive oil, sugar, and parsley. Just 5 ingredients simmered for an hour until the squid turns melt-in-your-mouth tender.

White Wine-Marinated Squid

Tender squid poached for 30 seconds in white wine, lemon, and garlic, then chilled in its marinade. A light, bright Mediterranean-style appetizer or cold pasta topping ready in minutes.

Barbecued squid grilled hot and fast over hardwood coals, served with lemon-garlic butter and Thai sweet-hot chili sauce. The simplest seafood preparation that turns out tender, smoky, and never rubbery.

Calamaria Parayemista

Calamaria Parayemista, Greek stuffed squid filled with spiced rice, tomato puree, cinnamon, and cloves, then braised in white wine. A traditional Greek mezze appetizer.

Seafood Laksa with Wild Limes & Lemon Myrtle Linguini

Seafood laksa made with scallops, snapper, king prawns, squid and served with Australian-style lemon myrtle linguini.

Kalamarakia (Greek Squid)

Kalamarakia is classic Greek fried squid dusted in flour and pan-fried in olive oil, then finished with white wine and fresh lemon juice. A simple taverna-style appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Grilled Squid with Sweet & Sour Cucumber, Corn & Vidali

Grilled squid tossed with a sweet and sour cucumber salad, grilled corn, and Vidalia onions in a mustard seed and ancho vinegar marinade. A bold, restaurant-quality summer dish.

Mediterranean Stew with Squid, Artichokes & Olives

Mediterranean squid stew braised with artichokes, nicoise olives, white wine, tomatoes, and ten cloves of garlic. A slow-simmered one-pot dish where the squid turns meltingly tender.

Saute of Squid, Shrimp & Eggplant

Sauteed squid and shrimp with eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic in olive oil with a squeeze of lemon. Served over golden-browned eggplant slices for a light, Mediterranean-style seafood dish.

Kalamaria Parayemista

Kalamaria Parayemista: Greek stuffed squid filled with cinnamon-spiced rice, tomato, and chopped tentacles, then braised in white wine until tender. A traditional Greek meze.

Late Summer Tomato Soup with Shell Beans, Squid Rings & Parsley

Late summer tomato soup with shell beans, seared squid rings, and garlic-rubbed toast. A rustic Italian-leaning one-bowl meal that celebrates peak-season tomatoes and fresh beans.

Grilled Squid with Sweet & Sour Cucumber, Corn & Viadalias

Grilled Squid with Sweet & Sour Cucumber, Corn & Viadalias recipe

Deep-Fried Squid

Deep-fried squid the easy way: tender rings tossed in seasoned flour and fried golden and crisp in hot oil, ready in minutes. Homemade calamari to serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

A Squid Dish for Days of Abstinence (circa 1475)

Yes from the year 1475. Platina mentions several odd fishes not usually used today as food, such as cuttlefish, scorpions, lampreys and sea-lion. But most of his fish are still favorites-eels, lobsters, crabs, oysters, sturgeon and sturgeon eggs (which he calls caviar), salmon, sole, etc., and he gives a recipe for a Squid Dish for Days of Abstinence. Although squid is eaten today in the South of France and Greece, and can be found in special fish shops here, I would prefer salmon or halibut. But if you hanker for squid, just go ahead with it if you can find some, and be sure to have the fish man prepare it for you by removing the black liquid from the backbone.