Roasted Squid with Turnip
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Tender roasted squid tubes paired with caramelized turnips, finished with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish.
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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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