Just 100 grams of this funky-looking seafood contains 16 grams of protein and only 92 calories , which puts it on par (nutritionally speaking) with options like tilapia and lobster. It’s full of selenium, a mineral that helps keep your immune system in check; copper (95% of your DV), which helps the skin heal from wounds; and vitamin B12, which keeps nerves and red blood cells healthy.
Squid tastes similar to scallops, so if you’re a seafood junkie you shouldn’t be surprised by its flavor. “Look for clear eyes when you’re buying it, as with any fish, and there shouldn’t be a fishy smell,” says Ruth Frechman, R.D.
When you cook it, you want it tender, not chewy—throw it in rapidly boiling water for a minute and then dump it into ice water.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
<ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
<li>1 lb Calamari, sliced</li>
<li>2 tbsp Coconut oil</li>
<li> Salt and pepper</li>
<li> Garlic powder</li>
<li>½ cup Olives</li>
<li>1 Spritz lemon</li>
<li>1 Spritz lime</li>
<li>1 tbsp Coconut oil (for dressing)</li>
<li> Parsley for garnish</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>For the salad: Coat calamari with oil and season to taste with spices. Add to a skillet and cook over medium heat until squid turns opaque. </li>
<li>For the dressing: Add all ingredients to a shaker cup and shake until mixed well. Drain dressing over cooked squid and serve.</li>
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