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Grilled Sesame Squid

By Jiyeon Lee

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Grilled Sesame SquidGentl & Hyers

Make sure to buy whole squid; precut rings will slip through your grill grate.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (for grilling)
1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for high heat; oil grate with vegetable oil. Toss squid with sesame oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Grill squid, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Cut bodies crosswise into thin rings for serving, if desired.

TagsSquidShellfishSeafoodMainStarterDinnerLunchDairy FreeKetoGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsQuickEasyGrillingEpicurious

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