Grilled Squid With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Squid With Lemon Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pitted Sicilian or other green olives; 3 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 12 basil leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup red bell pepper strips; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 pound cleaned skinless squid; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pitted Sicilian or other green olives
3 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
12 basil leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup water
1 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 pound cleaned skinless squid
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray

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Prepare grill.
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Combine first 6 ingredients and 1 teaspoon oil in a food processor, and process until smooth. With processor on, slowly add water through the food chute; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add bell pepper and onion, and set aside.
3
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon oil and squid; toss well. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over squid. Place squid on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes or until done, turning once. Cut squid into thin strips; add to olive mixture, tossing to coat.
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Nutritional Information
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Calories:159 (29% from fat)
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Fat:5.2g (sat 0.9g,mono 2.7g,poly 1g)
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Protein:18.6g
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Carbohydrate:9.5g
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Fiber:1.6g
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Cholesterol:264mg
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Iron:1.6mg
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Sodium:415mg
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Calcium:62mg

161

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup pitted Sicilian or other green olives, 3 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Squid With Lemon Caper Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Squid With Lemon Caper Sauce

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