Grilled Squid Tubes & Tentacles with Za’atar
A recipe from Israel.
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Nutrition (per serving)
390Calories
48 gProtein
10 gCarbs
20 gFat
2 gSugar
1300 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 300–400 g Large squid (cleaned tubes & tentacles)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Za’atar
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- ¾ tsp Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Method
- Cut tubes into 1 cm rings → score tentacles lightly.
- Marinate in olive oil, za’atar, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper 20–30 min.
- Heat small grill pan to high.
- Grill squid 2–3 min per side until charred outside, tender inside (do not overcook).
- Plate immediately → squeeze extra lemon over top.
- Serve with tahini drizzle, schug on the side, and a small Israeli salad.
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