Grilled Squid Like a Pro 🦑

squid

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Calamari offers a similar texture and flavor, while shrimp is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a budget-friendly alternative.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds heat without the cost of dried spices.

Clean the squid using scissors to cut open and remove the guts carefully with a sharp knife.

Rinse the squid under cold water to remove any slime and particles.

Cut the tentacles in half for easy grilling and remove the beak.

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes before using.

Weave the squid onto the soaked skewers from bottom to top.

Trim the edges of the squid to prevent rolling while grilling, cutting about 1 inch apart.

Prepare a homemade BBQ sauce with garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and honey, and heat it to reduce for thickness.

Preheat the grill until hot and place the squid skin side down on the grill.

Brush the squid with the BBQ sauce to absorb flavor and prevent drying out.

Press down on the squid to prevent it from rolling up while cooking.

Grill until crispy and crunchy, adding extra garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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