Grilled Squid With Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Africa)

Name: Grilled Squid With Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Africa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tomatoes; 900 g squid; 100 g rocket; 2 cups pumpkin seeds; 3 green chilies; 15 g lemon zest; 6 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons black mustard seeds, roasted; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds, roasted; 80 ml lemon juice; 200 ml pumpkin seed oil

Servings: persons

1
Blanche, skin and seed the tomatoes.
2
Cut the remaining tomato flesh into a neat dice.
3
Season the squid with salt and pepper and grill on a hot griddle plate or saute in a fiercely hot wok.
4
Remove the squid from the heat and place in a large bowl.
5
Add one tablespoon of the pesto followed by the chopped tomato and mix together.
6
Add the rocket just before serving, toss and plate, garnishing with the rest of the pesto.
7
For the pesto: Put all the ingredients except the oil into a pestle and mortar and grind into a rough paste.You can use a food processor to make this quick.
8
Thin the mixture out with the oil.
9
Season the pesto with salt and pepper.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tomatoes, 900 g squid, 100 g rocket, 2 cups pumpkin seeds, and more.

Yes, Grilled Squid With Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Africa) 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!