Squid Dishes

Kalamar tava is a traditional dish that's usually served as a meze. The dish consists of cleaned squid that's cut into thick rings, soaked in milk, then dipped in a batter of flour, baking soda, and salt before it's fried in hot oil. The squid rin... READ MORE

Rabas or fried squid is the quintessential seafood tapa of the Cantabrian coast. Made with sliced squid strips or rings that are lightly battered or breaded before they are fried to crispy perfection, this dish is best savored when lightly seasone... READ MORE

This classic Greek dish consists of squid rings and tentacles that are seasoned, dredged in flour, and fried until crispy and golden brown. Fried calamari is a restaurant staple, typically enjoyed as an appetizer or a meze dish. It is usually comp... READ MORE

Jiao yan you yu or salt-and-pepper squid is a traditional dish originating from Guangzhou. This Cantonese dish is usually made with a combination of squid, potato flour, scallions, Shaoxing wine, garlic, oil, hot peppers, Sichuan pepper or white p... READ MORE

Salt and pepper calamari is a Chinese cuisine-inspired dish that’s so popular in Australia it might even be called one of Australia’s national dishes. The calamari, or squid in some cases, is covered in salt-and-pepper batter, then dee... READ MORE

Jadranske lignje na padelu (lit. Adriatic squid in a pan) is a traditional Dalmatian dish made with fresh squid, olive oil, white wine, fish stock, garlic, parsley, pepper, and potatoes. The squids are first cleaned and seasoned, then fried in oli... READ MORE

Ika sōmen is a traditional dish originating from Hakodate, Hokkaido. Although the word ika means squid and the word sōmen refers to the famous wheat flour noodles, this is actually a seafood dish in which raw squid is th... READ MORE

One of the favorite Japanese street food varieties is a serving of tender grilled squid known as ikayaki. It can employ different types of squid in varying sizes. Serving styles usually range from chopped squid rings to skewered whole pieces. Squi... READ MORE

Seppie in umido is a traditional dish originating from Venice. The dish is usually made with a combination of sliced squid, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, oil, salt, and black pepper. The onions and gar... READ MORE

Mực một nắng is a traditional dish originating from Phan Thiet. This seafood specialty consists of sun-dried squid. A large, fresh squid is sun-dried for a day, and it's then grilled over hot coals. If the heat gets too high, the squid will become... READ MORE

Ika nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of squid. The dish has a rich flavor and a texture that is firm and slimy, slightly chewy but not rubbery. Traditionally, this... READ MORE

Chipirones en su tinta is a traditional dish originating from the Basque country. The dish is made by searing and poaching whole baby squids until they become tender, served in a purée of sautéed vegetables, garlic, and white wine, a... READ MORE

Calamari ripieni is a flavorful Italian seafood dish consisting of stuffed calamari. The calamari are stuffed with a variety of ingredients including garlic, breadcrumbs, capers, pine nuts, parsley, and onions. It is recommended to use only the fr... READ MORE

This popular Korean snack consists of thin strips of dried squid (ojingeo chae) that are stir-fried together with gochujang-based chili paste and various additions such as garlic, soy sauce, or rice wine. The spicy snack is often served a... READ MORE

Calamares encebollados is a traditional dish that's often served as a tapa. The dish is made with a combination of squid, onions, garlic, olive oil, bay leaves, parsley, white wine, and salt. The garlic, sliced onions, and bay leaves are slowly co... READ MORE

Adobong pusit is a traditional dish that's a part of the famous adobo group of dishes. The dish is prepared with a combination of fresh squid and its ink, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, oil, onions, and tomatoes. The squid is first boile... READ MORE

Pla muek yang is a Thai-style chargrilled squid dish typically coated in a spicy, sweet-and-sour sauce consisting of lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, chilis, coriander roots, and sugar. The dish is often served with peanuts and coriander leaves on ... READ MORE

Encornets farcis is a French seafood dish consisting of squid stuffed with a variety of flavorful ingredients. The filling is a combination of breadcrumbs, milk, butter, carrots, celery, onions, and flavorings such as thyme and parsley. When serve... READ MORE

The star ingredients in this hearty Portuguese stew are sliced squids, white beans, and sliced chouriço sausage. These ingredients are simmered in a flavorful broth with tomatoes, carrots, white wine, and different spices such as bay leaves... READ MORE

Ojingeojeot is a traditional squid-based dish originating from South Korea. This preserved squid side dish is usually made with a combination of squid, salt, gochugaru pepper flakes, fish sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, hot peppers, toasted sesa... READ MORE

Lulas com ferrado is a traditional seafood dish originating from the region of Algarve. The dish is made with a combination of squid, potatoes, garlic, white wine, parsley, lemon, peppercorns, olive oil, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. The gar... READ MORE

Klamari mimlija is a traditional dish originating from Malta. The dish consists of stuffed squid. Although every chef has his own recipe, the squid is most commonly stuffed with a combination of onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, ricotta, chopped tentac... READ MORE

Calamars a la sitgetana is a traditional Catalan dish originating from Sitges. The dish is usually made with a combination of squid, olive oil, vegetable oil, onions, garlic, white wine, thyme, bay leaves, fennel seeds, fish stock, and parsley. Th... READ MORE

Lignje ispod peke is a traditional dish originating from Dalmacija. In order to prepare the dish, the squids are seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil. They're placed into a baking dish that's usually layered with potatoes, onions, and other s... READ MORE

Šufigane lignje is a traditional dish originating from Dalmatia. The dish is made with a combination of squid, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic. The squid are fried in olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and sprinkled with... READ MORE

Sumi ika nigiri is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of golden spineless cuttlefish (sumi ika, meaning ink squid), which is a mollusk. The golden spineless cuttlefish is very soft ... READ MORE

Salata od liganja i krumpira is a traditional salad originating from Dalmatia. It's made with a combination of squid, potatoes, onions, salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. The potatoes (with their skin on) and squid are boiled in salted water. O... READ MORE

Totani e patate is a traditional dish originating from the Amalfi coast. It's made with totani (red squid) and potatoes. The squids are cut into strips, then sautéed with onions and garlic in olive oil. The potatoes are fried in the same pa... READ MORE

Calamars à la basquaise is a traditional dish originating from the French Basque Country. The dish is usually made with a combination of squid, onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, white wine, olive oil, pieces of chorizo sausage, salt, ... READ MORE

Calamari alla marchigiana is a traditional squid dish originating from the region of Marche. The dish is usually made with a combination of small squid, salted anchovy fillets, garlic, white wine, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. The garlic i... READ MORE

Suppions farcis is a traditional dish originating from Provence and consists of stuffed squid. The dish is usually made with a combination of squid, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, white wine, olive oil, and seasonings. The s... READ MORE

Calamari in zimino is a traditional dish originating from Tuscany and Liguria. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of squid, white wine, tomato paste, Swiss chard or spinach (or both), garlic, olive oil,... READ MORE

Ceviche de calamares is a variation of the classic ceviche dish specifically made with squid. Ceviche, in its most basic form, consists of raw fish or seafood that's "cooked" using citrus juices, typically lime or lemon. The acid from the citrus d... READ MORE