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Grilled Squid

Grilled Squid

25 min., ready in 40 min.
Time:
245
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
2 slices Whole Wheat Toast
2 onions
1 garlic clove
3 Tbsps olive oil
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
1 egg
salt
peppers
1 lb cleaned Squid tentacle (fresh or thawed frozen)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Grilled Squid preparation step 1

Remove crusts from the toast and cut or tear into small pieces and place in a bowl.

2.
Grilled Squid preparation step 2

Peel onions and garlic clove and finely chop. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and cook onions and garlic until softened, then add to the bread pieces. 

3.
Grilled Squid preparation step 3

Rinse parsley, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop coarsely. Add to the bowl along with the egg.

4.
Grilled Squid preparation step 4

Season with salt and pepper and whisk with a hand mixer until smooth (or knead with your hands).

5.
Grilled Squid preparation step 5

Rinse the squid tubes inside and out, clean well and pat dry. Use a piping bag (without a tip) to pipe the bread mixture into the squid tubes (or carefully fill with a teaspoon).

6.
Grilled Squid preparation step 6

Close the openings with toothpicks and season the squid with salt and pepper.

7.
Grilled Squid preparation step 7

Coat an aluminum pan with the remaining oil and place the stuffed squid tubes in pan. Cook on a hot grill until squid is tender, 12-15 minutes, then remove and serve. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie245 cal.(12 %)
Protein26 g(27 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

While squid belongs to the mollusk family, it contains just as much protein as fish. Squid is an excellent source of a variety of vitamins and minerals including potassium, iron and vitamin B-12.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Cleaning and preparing fresh squid takes time. If you're in a rush, try using frozen squid instead. 

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