Seared Marinated Squid Gluten-Free Recipe
If you’ve never cooked squid, here’s a good entry-level opportunity to create a unique gluten free dish. Have your fishmonger clean it for you, marinate it (ideally overnight) in a traditional Japanese marinade, then quickly sear it in a very hot, dry skillet, and you’re done!
Seared Marinated Squid Gluten-Free Recipe
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tamari
- 1/2 cup sake
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 2 large Japanese or Korean squid or 6 small whole squid, cleaned and gutted
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, for garnish (optional)
- Decorative garnishes, such as shaved radish, Kaiware (daikon) radish sprouts, and bonito flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In an airtight container, mix together the tamari, sake, mirin, sugar, and ginger. Add the squid, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
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Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the squid from the marinade and sear until just cooked through on one side, 3 to 4 minutes, turn, top with the butter, and briefly sear the other side until just cooked through, about 4 minutes longer. Slice, garnish with the mayonnaise and decorative garnishes, and serve.
Photography Emma K. Morris
