SQUID
Squid is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium. It is also a good source of Niacin and Zinc, and a very good source of Protein, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper and Selenium. But is is very high in Cholesterol.
Most types of squid are useful sources of the following nutrients: vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and iodine. Squid as food are prepared in different ways in different countries. It can be grilled, added to various cooking preparations including pasta, or fried in cooking oil either plain or battered and served with a choice of dips including lemon, ketchup, mayonnaise, olive oil, and soy sauce.
Squids have been eaten by humans for centuries, not to tell about the Indians, who tried savouring whatever they caught on the water bodies. It is now believed that squid may be one of the greatest untapped sources of protein in the marine environment. If we compare squid to other edible marine life, we see that squid has a larger ratio of edible parts to the whole body. In squid, the edible portion represents 60-80 percent of the weight of the animal, The distinctive, sweet taste of squid meat is due to the abundant nitrogen present in the protein. The fat content of the meat varies from one to five percent, being particularly high in cholesterol. But since the quantity of fat is so low, the amount of cholesterol present does not constitute a health hazard, even to those who are on a diet. Squid meat also has higher levels of zinc, manganese and copper than many other types of seafood.
SQUID CHILLI STIR FRY RECIPE 
Ingredients
Fresh squid tubes cut into 1 cm rings
600 gms
Long red chillies deseeded and finely chopped
2
Garlic crushed
2 cloves
Basil leaves sliced
1 cup
Olive oil
1 tbsp
Cherry tomatoes halved
250 gms
Lemon juice
1/4 cup
Bean sprouts
2 cups
Method
- Mix the squid, chilli, garlic, basil and oil together, along with the salt and toss together to coat the squid.
- After heating the oil in a wok, stir fry the squid for a couple of minutes, till they turn opaque.
- Now, add the tomatoes and the lemon juice and stir fry for some more time.
- Finally, remove from the fire and toss with the bean sprouts.
CHILLI CALAMARI RECIPE
Ingredients
Squid cleaned and wash
2
Dried red chillies
5
Garlic finely chopped
12 cloves
Olive or vegetable oil
3 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Pepper as per taste
Method
- Clean, wash and cut the squids into circles of about 1/2 cm thick.
- Fry the garlic and red chillies in hot oil till light brown.
- Add squids and saute for about 7 minutes till they turn opaque.
- Now add salt and pepper to taste.
SQUID WITH PINEAPPLE AND CELERY RECIPE
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
1 tbsp
Squid cleaned and cut into rings
1 kg
Fresh pineapple peeled, cored and chopped
Celery cut into 5 cm pieces
4 stalks
Garlic minced
2 cloves
Shallots sliced into rings
3 cloves
Sugar
1 tbsp
Fish sauce to taste
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Method
- Blanch squid in boiling water for a minute or until it has just turned white. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok or frying pan over medium heat, add oil and fry garlic until fragrant.
- Add shallots and stir fry for 1 minute. Then add pineapple, celery, fish sauce and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
- Add squid and toss. Remove from wok and serve.