Portuguese Grilled Squid Recipe: Tender & Zesty                                                                                                                        
Tuga Pops − Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2 Months ago in Seafood Recipes
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Portuguese Grilled Squid Recipe: Tender & Zesty

Make this Portuguese Grilled Squid recipe for tender, charred results. This Lulas Grelhadas dish features a zesty herb sauce and authentic garlic marinade.
45 min 2 servings Very Easy Prep time 35 min Cooking Time 10 min
Seafood Recipes
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Ingredients

450 g (1 lb) cleaned squid2 garlic cloves1/2 lemon, juicedSalt and pepper to tasteOlive oil to tasteFresh chopped coriander (cilantro) to tasteFresh chopped parsley to taste1/2 lemon, juiced (for sauce)

Equipment:

Outdoor grill or grill panLarge bowl (for marinating)Small mixing bowlChef's knifeCutting boardGrill brushTongsCitrus juicer

Directions

  1. Wash the cleaned squid thoroughly. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chopped garlic. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Brush the grill with a drizzle of olive oil. Place the drained squid on the grill and cook well on both sides until golden brown.
  3. Chop the coriander and parsley. Mix them with olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Drizzle the grilled squid with the herb sauce before serving.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Receitas Faceis

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
285 kcal
Fat
14 g
Carbs
8 g
Protein
32 g

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