Squid recipes

This collection of squid recipes features a wonderful range of dishes for this fantastic cephalopod. Despite being a brilliant ingredient, squid is frequently underappreciated by consumers who have experienced the misfortune of eating improperly cooked squid. Squid needs to be cooked quickly, or it must be cooked over a long period of time. Otherwise, it will be tough and rubbery, rather than achieving the beautifully sweet, light and tender texture and taste squid is so prized for.

In British waters, the European and Atlantic squid are the most commonly caught varieties, mostly caught around Scotland. The season for squid in the UK runs from late August through to November, so enjoy fresh British squid at its peak. When possible, seek out jig-caught squid, as this is the most sustainable form of fishing squid, and it is often undertaken by smaller fisheries. You can ask your fishmonger to clean the squid for you, or you can watch our video and learn how to clean a squid yourself.

Fresh squid is wonderfully versatile and easy to prepare, providing a good punch of protein while also being low in fat. It is inexpensive and easy to cook, and is a wonderful star or supporting player in different styles of recipes. Martin Wishart's Oriental pork recipe marries the lovely flavours of pork and squid together, while Robert Thompson's risotto nero features a squid beautifully sautéed. Galton Blackiston's fried squid recipe has an excellent tomato and pepper compôte as a delicious partner. For something incredibly inventive, have a look at the squid and mackerel burger recipe by Simon Hulstone. Enjoy these other fantastic squid recpes from our Great British Chefs.

Squid recipes

Calamari with Dijon cream Martin Wishart

Course:	Starter
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	30 minutes
Serves:	6

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Squid cornets with rosemary mayonnaise Adam Stokes

Course:	Canapé
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	30 minutes plus 3 days marinating time
Serves:	4

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Squid ink risotto Andrew MacKenzie

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	45 minutes
Serves:	4

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Squid and mackerel burger with sweet potato chips Simon Hulstone

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Medium
Cooking Time:	1 hour 10 minutes
Serves:	4

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Fried squid with tomato and pepper compôte, tomato salsa and dipping sauce Galton Blackiston

Course:	Starter
Complexity:	Medium
Cooking Time:	1 hour
Serves:	2

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Squid braised in red wine and tomato Martin Wishart

Course:	Starter
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	2 hours 10 minutes
Serves:	4

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Risotto nero with sautéed squid and tomatoes Robert Thompson

Course:	Starter
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	45 minutes
Serves:	4

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Red mullet and squid with oven-dried tomatoes, wild fennel and pickled mushrooms Nathan Outlaw

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	2 hours 15 minutes
Serves:	4

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Cod with bouillabaisse sauce Stephen Crane

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	1 hour
Serves:	4

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Cornish salt pollack, squid and mussel stew Nathan Outlaw

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	4 hours
Serves:	4

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Icelandic cod, avocado and chorizo Agnar Sverrisson

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Easy
Cooking Time:	1 hour
Serves:	6

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Oriental pork Martin Wishart

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Medium
Cooking Time:	2 hours 45 minutes
Serves:	4

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Seared red mullet with farfalle, courgette and cucumber, diced tomato, light lobster cappuccino Morgan Meunier

Course:	Main
Complexity:	Challenging
Cooking Time:	2 hours 40 minutes
Serves:	8

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