Tender squid shine with just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes on the stove. Serve with lemon wedges for acidity and crusty bread for sopping up any leftover garlic-butter sauce.

Adapted from “Bromberg Bros. Blue Ribbon Cookbook” by Bruce Bromberg, Eric Bromberg, and Melissa Clark.

  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: 5 mins 
  • Active: 5 mins

Ingredients (8)

  • 1 pound squid, cleaned, bodies cut into 3/4-inch-thick rings, tentacles left whole
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Pat squid dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat until smoking. Carefully add squid in a single layer, then add butter, garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until squid is opaque and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook). Season with additional salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.