Tasty Squid Recipes to Cook Tonight

Try something new with Squid — easy recipes with ingredients you already have at home.

Recipes with Squid

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Stir-Fried Fresh Squid with Black Bean Sauce

The soy sauce is rich and delicious, the fresh squid is crispy and bouncy, stir-fried together, the fresh flavor rises instantly. This time, a little slightly spicy bean paste sauce was added, which not only makes the taste more layered, but also highlights the freshness of fresh squid.

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Steamed squid with rice noodles

This dish combines the fresh flavors of the sea with the softness of rice noodles, absorbing every drop of flavor. Squid steamed until tender combines with the light rice noodles, creating a naturally savory sensation that's subtle yet rich. The fragrant aroma of spices and garlic enhances the deliciousness, while a subtle hint of spiciness makes each mouthful warm and enticing. Fresh toppings on top enhance the appearance and complement the flavors. Perfect as a comforting main course, Steamed Squid with Rice Noodles offers a simple yet elegant delicacy, creating a culinary experience that's hard to forget.

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Thai Style Hot and Sour Squid

Thai Style Hot and Sour Squid is a bright, punchy dish of squid rings briefly blanched, cooled, and dressed in a fragrant chilli-herb sauce. The dressing is blended from green and red chillies, onion, coriander roots, mint leaves, and garlic, then balanced with soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and half a lime’s juice—finished with sliced lemon poured over the squid for a fresh, citrusy lift.

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Salt and Pepper Calamari

Salt and Pepper Calamari is a crisp, punchy squid dish coated in a 1:1 flour-and-cornstarch mix, fried until lightly browned, then tossed through sizzling minced garlic and chopped parsley. The finish is all about the bold kick of freshly ground Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and salt—fragrant, spicy, and seriously moreish.

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Takoyaki (octopus balls)

Freshly made takoyaki are perfectly round, with a crispy, caramelized exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Each bite bursts with crunchy squid tentacles and succulent shrimp, coated in a rich, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and smooth, creamy mayonnaise. The bonito flakes tremble gently in the steam. You just can't stop eating them! Recently, my little one asked, "I haven't had takoyaki in ages!" Usually, a box only has six pieces, and I'm always counting them carefully. But at home, I can have takoyaki freedom! Half a pound of flour makes 24 pieces—enough to satisfy everyone! Watching my little one proudly showing off the plate, face covered in sauce, this mom thinks: This cooking skill is off the charts!

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Stir-fried water spinach with squid

The enticing aroma of spices greets you as the hot pan welcomes the crushed garlic and ginger—a fragrance that whets the appetite. A touch of shrimp paste brings a deep layer of savory flavor, blending harmoniously with the chewy texture of the squid and the freshness of the water spinach. Each mouthful is a blend of the warmth of traditional spices and the freshness of vegetables perfectly preserved—a simple dish that delights the senses and captivates the heart.

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Fried Squid

Stir-fried squid is simple to make and is delicious and appetizing! Served with colorful tri-color peppers, it is delicious and fragrant. My youngest son and I both love eating fresh squid. When we see a big one at the market, of course we have to buy some home to share with our baby!

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避风唐炒鱿鱼

Fried squid in Bifengtang, a delicious and refreshing attack As the hot oil rolls, the squid is rolled into golden flowers, and every inch of its texture is filled with the warmth of garlic and chili. The crispy and fragrant Bifengtang wrapped with squid tentacles, first there is a crisp sound when you bite it, followed by the squid's juicy and tender taste bursting on the tip of your tongue. The garlic is burnt and not bitter, the chili is slightly spicy to enhance the freshness, and the salty and fragrant Bifengtang is perfectly integrated with the sweetness of the squid itself.

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Stir-fried squid with green and red bell peppers

Fried squid with green and red peppers comes with both rice and wine 😋

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Fresh and sweet lotus root, peanut, and squid soup

Dried squid is rich in high-quality protein and minerals such as calcium and iron, which can supplement essential amino acids for the body; lotus root is rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and enhance immunity; peanuts provide plant protein and unsaturated fatty acids, and the nutrients are fully released after boiling. The protein, dietary fiber, and various minerals in the soup work synergistically to nourish the spleen and replenish the deficiency while moisturizing the skin. It is a healthy and nutritious soup with both inner beauty and taste. Tips: If you want to save time and retain the taste, it is more convenient to use a pressure cooker! Compared with slow cooking, high-pressure stewing can make the ingredients release the freshness faster, and lotus root pieces and peanuts can be quickly cooked to be soft and glutinous, and the purine content is even lower, so it is more burden-free to drink~