Squid – How to Clean and Prepare Whole Squid

Squid

How to Clean Squid

This is a real simple and basic Tutorial that takes you straight to Cleaning and Preparing Whole Squid to cook and fry in any Calamari Recipe.  There’s really isn’t anything to it.  Anyone can do it.  Just follow these simple basic methods and you’ll be on your way to cooking great Squid and/or Calamari.  If you need a recipe for those I’ll list a few that I’ve got available here below.  In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy the video!

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CLICK HERE for Sauteed Squid!

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to clean, cut and prepare a whole Squid.

Sautéed Squid with Onions, Potatoes and Peppers

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The Best Sautéed Squid

This Sautéed Squid Recipe, truly is amazing.  It’s influence is derived from Spain due to the splash of Sherry Vinegar but truthfully, however, I don’t care where it comes from.  I would eat this cooked from any part of the world because it’s delicious.  I filmed this recipe late one Saturday Night, and my wife and I just devoured the entire plate.  So don’t just take my word for it.  My wife loves this recipe too.

If you don’t know how to prepare squid from scratch I’ve put together a quick video to teach you “How to Clean and Prepare whole Squid“.  I also have a Salt and Pepper Calamari recipe I’d like to share with you and a fried Italian style Calamari recipe, as well.

Sautéed Squid Ingredients:

1 lbs Squid/Calamari
1 Onion, sliced
1/4 Bell Pepper, sliced
12 Potatoes, small Charlotte
1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes, crushed
1 Garlic Clove, chopped
1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
1 tbsp fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tbsp Sherry Vinegar
1 tsp sugar, to Caramelize the onions
1/3 cup Olive Oil, for cooking

Salt and Pepper to taste

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this incredible Spanish style Sautéed Squid recipe.

Grilled Halibut Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Grilled Halibut

The Best Grilled Halibut

Sometimes it seems like fish can be tricky to prepare and cook, but the truth is, much like this Grilled Halibut Recipe, it really couldn’t be easier.  You need to keep your fish Moist so it doesn’t taste dry and you need to have some flavor.  Simple enough, right?  So how do we do that?  Well there’s several different ways to go about it.  You can wrap your fish, Steam it or coat with Olive oil.  Are you following me?  Now it’s down to the flavor.  The best thing to do with any fish is stick with the basics first; salt and pepper, and if you need a lift or some kick, then we’re talking some Cayenne or Paprika etc.  From there the sky’s the limit because the fusion of flavor could mean anything.  In this recipe we’re going to take a fresh approach.  A little bit of Garlic, some fresh herbs, some Oyster Mushrooms, White Wine and a full squeeze of a Lemon.  Oh I almost forgot Bacon!

Grilled Halibut Ingredients:

2-3 Halibut Steaks
Olive Oil, for the Steaks
Salt and Pepper, Pinch
Paprika, Dash
2 tbsp Olive Oil, for Cooking
1 tbsp Butter

Topping
1 cup Oyster Mushrooms
2 Green Onions, chopped into Scallions
1 tbsp Parsley, freshly Chopped
4 oz Bacon, sliced (optional)

Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
1/2 cup Water
3 tbsp Butter
1 Lemon, squeezed
1/4 cup White Wine
1/2 tsp Garlic, minced or chopped
1/4 tsp Chili Flakes

Prepare and Cut all Vegetables and Bacon.  Coat halibut with Olive Oil, both sides then season with Salt and Pepper and Paprika.  Grill on Medium high heat 3 to 4 minutes per side.  Cook the bacon and strain onto paper towels.  In a hot pan add Olive Oil and Butter and Sauté the Oyster mushrooms for 5 Minutes.  Reduce heat to Low and add all Garlic Lemon butter Sauce ingredients, plus the Scallions, Fresh Parsley and bacon. Stir constantly until sauce gets smooth.  Serve Vegetables and Sauce over the top of Halibut.

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this delicious Grilled Halibut recipe.