Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

Name: Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; Lemon wedges for serving

Mediterranean · Main course · 21 min total

Grilled Calamari with Lemon and Herbs recipe videos

Tender grilled calamari marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect as a light appetizer or main course.

15
min prep

6
min cook

4
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Rinse calamari under cold water and pat dry. Slice tubes into 1/2-inch rings; leave tentacles whole.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add calamari and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to high heat (about 500°F/260°C). Lightly oil grates.
Grill calamari in batches, spreading in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Do not overcook or it will become tough.
Transfer to a platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tips

For extra tenderness, score the inside of the tubes in a crosshatch pattern before grilling.
Serve with a side of arugula salad or crusty bread to soak up the juices.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

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