Roasted Squid with Turnip
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've spent all day cooking. Squid is such an underrated protein, packed with lean muscle building amino acids and minerals like selenium that support your immune system. The turnips become sweet and tender when roasted, creating this beautiful contrast with the tender squid. Everything cooks on one pan with garlicky olive oil, fresh thyme, and a touch of smoked paprika that gives it depth without any fuss. It's simple enough for a regular Tuesday but elegant enough to serve when friends come over.
Ella x
Ingredients
- ¾ kgsquid(cleaned, tubes and tentacles separated)
- ¾ kgturnips(peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges)
- 5 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 2 tspfresh thyme(dried, or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- 3 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1lemon zest(from 1 lemon)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat squid dry with paper towels and set aside on a clean surface.
Tip: Drying the squid prevents excess moisture during roasting, ensuring better browning.
- 2
Toss turnip wedges with 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the thyme on a large baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for 18-20 minutes until starting to soften and caramelize.
Tip: Stir turnips halfway through cooking for even browning.
- 3
While turnips cook, combine squid tubes and tentacles with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, remaining thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss gently to coat.
Tip: Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughening the squid.
- 4
After turnips have roasted for 18-20 minutes, push them to the sides of the baking sheet and arrange squid in the center in a single layer.
Tip: Creating space ensures squid roasts rather than steams.
- 5
Return baking sheet to oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until squid is opaque and just tender, and turnips are golden and crispy.
Tip: Squid cooks quickly; watch carefully to avoid overcooking which makes it rubbery.
- 6
Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine squid and turnips.
Tip: Add lemon juice after roasting to prevent it from evaporating.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon zest before serving warm.
Tip: Fresh herbs and zest add brightness that complements the roasted flavors beautifully.
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