Char-Grilled Squid in Sherry Marinade

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Char-Grilled Squid in Sherry Marinade
45 min.
4
305kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a sophisticated seafood dish, look no further than this Char-Grilled Squid in Sherry Marinade. Not only is this recipe gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it's also packed with bold flavors that are sure to delight your palate. The combination of dry sherry, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano results in a marinade that beautifully enhances the natural taste of the squid.

Imagine the enticing aroma wafting from the grill as the squid cooks to perfection, developing a delightful char while remaining tender and juicy. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that looks and tastes like it’s been crafted by a gourmet chef. Serving it with a drizzle of high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley not only brings a splash of color to your platter but elevates the dining experience to new heights.

This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends. Impress your loved ones with your culinary skills and transport them to the Mediterranean with every delicious bite. Fire up the grill and let the flavors of the sea inspire your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup sherry dry
  • leaf flat parsley fresh chopped for garnish
  • cloves garlic minced
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • teaspoon pepper red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 pounds squid rings cleaned trimmed (or baby octopus)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. To make the marinade, whisk all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the squid, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  3. Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Oil a perforated grill rack or a cast-iron grill griddle and preheat on the grill.
  4. Remove the squid from the marinade.
  5. Place the squid on the prepared grill rack and grill for 4 minutes, turning once, or until the squid are almost opaque all the way through and have crisped around the ends and tentacles. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery.
  6. To serve, arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter with parsley.
  7. From 25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling Fish by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. Copyright © 2010 by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig; photographs copyright © 2010 by Joyce Oudkerk Pool. Published by The Harvard Common Press.

Nutrition Facts

Calories305kcal
Protein37.18%
Fat51.14%
Carbs11.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.25
Glycemic Load
0.51
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.609565123268%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.55mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.48kcal
15.27%
Fat:16.56g
25.48%
Saturated Fat:2.59g
16.17%
Carbohydrates:8.51g
2.84%
Net Carbohydrates:7.53g
2.74%
Sugar:0.33g
0.37%
Cholesterol:396.33mg
132.11%
Sodium:376.32mg
16.36%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.95%
100%
Protein:27.09g
54.18%
Copper:3.25mg
162.3%
Selenium:77.05µg
110.07%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
42.69%
Phosphorus:390.56mg
39.06%
Vitamin B12:2.21µg
36.85%
Vitamin E:4.63mg
30.85%
Vitamin K:21.37µg
20.35%
Vitamin B3:3.93mg
19.63%
Zinc:2.75mg
18.35%
Magnesium:63.9mg
15.97%
Potassium:485.62mg
13.87%
Vitamin C:9.77mg
11.84%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.61%
Iron:2.02mg
11.23%
Vitamin A:493.38IU
9.87%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.65%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.14%
Calcium:87.35mg
8.73%
Fiber:0.98g
3.93%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.27%
Folate:12.52µg
3.13%
Source:Epicurious