Paella with shellfish and served with lemon aspen fruits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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, Greek stuffed squid filled with spiced rice, tomato puree, cinnamon, and cloves, then braised in white wine. A traditional Greek mezze appetizer.
Seafood laksa made with scallops, snapper, king prawns, squid and served with Australian-style lemon myrtle linguini.
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 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 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.
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.