Char-Grilled Squid in Sherry Marinade

Tender squid marinated in a flavorful blend of sherry, olive oil, and Mediterranean spices, then quickly char-grilled to perfection. This Spanish-inspired seafood dish is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley.

6 servings
4 hr 21 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup dry sherry
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pounds squid
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. To make the marinade, whisk all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the squid, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    2. Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Oil a perforated grill rack or a cast-iron grill griddle and preheat on the grill.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    3. Remove the squid from the marinade. Place the squid on the prepared grill rack and grill for 4 minutes, turning once, or until the squid are almost opaque all the way through and have crisped around the ends and tentacles. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery.

    4 min

  4. 4.

    4. To serve, arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter with parsley.

    2 min

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