Roasted Squid with Pea and Garlic Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Tender roasted squid tubes with sweet garden peas, finished with aromatic garlic butter and a hint of lemon. A light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish that's elegant enough for entertaining.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kgfresh squid(cleaned and cut into 3-inch rings)
- 473 mlfrozen or fresh peas
- 4 tbspbutter(divided)
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1lemon(zested and juiced)
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 3 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- 118 mlvegetable broth
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Tip: Drying the squid helps it achieve a better texture when roasted and prevents it from becoming rubbery.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squid in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the sliced shallots for 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and stir gently for 1 minute to warm through. Pour in the vegetable broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Tip: Deglazing adds depth of flavor to your dish by incorporating all those caramelized squid juices.
- 5
Return the seared squid to the skillet, nestling it among the peas. Add the lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 8-10 minutes until the squid is tender and the peas are heated through.
Tip: Cooking squid in the oven at high temperature finishes it gently without overcooking, maintaining its tender texture.
- 7
Remove from oven and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 8
Divide among serving plates and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
Tip: The bright parsley adds freshness and visual appeal to the finished dish.
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