Jun 24
2013
How to prepare squid: How to clean, prepare and cook squid.
These are a few tips from our friends in the UK on how to clean, prepare and cook squid, note that the squid is a little larger than California squid, but the process is similar.
Points to remember:
- Pull out the tentacles from the main body. Cut just below the eye and discard the innards. Discard the beak and then trim the long tentacles level with the rest.
- Pinch the two fins together, thread thumb underneath and pull them away from the body, along with the membrane and discard.
- Pull out the shell or ‘quill’ and then remove the innards using the back of a knife.
- Cut the squid open, and scrape any more innards out and discard. Cut into slices, or score the squid and cut into pieces.
- You can now cook the squid. Frying is a popular method – squid pieces just need to be cooked for 30-40 seconds on a very high heat. Serve immediately.