Squid has long been known as a dietary fooda complete product containing a sufficient amount of iodine. It is rich in protein, a whole complex of vitamins and amino acids, polyunsaturated fats. Its meat has not only excellent taste, but also valuable nutritional properties. In our country, seafood has become available not so long ago, but, nevertheless, the classic salad with squid and corn based on it has already won the recognition of true gourmets. In our latitudes, squid is often sold as carcasses in frozen form. Now in supermarkets, a canned version is increasingly appearing - "Squid in oil", both natural and with the addition of herbs and spices. Squid fillet goes well with vegetable side dishes, it is especially good with potatoes, suitable for preparing various cold appetizers and salads. It can be combined with other seafood, as well as with mushrooms and nuts. Squid "loves" all kinds of dressings and sauces based on vegetable oil, mayonnaise, and so on. There are many ways to prepare this dietary meat: it is boiled, fried, baked, steamed, marinated, and in each variant the squid reveals its rich taste qualities in a new way.
How to cook squid correctly?
A very important step before cookingsquid is the processing and cutting of meat. If you bought frozen fillet, it must be kept at room temperature or in cold water. The skin must be removed. To do this, put the squid in a bowl and pour boiling water over it - the film will curl up and quickly come off the fillet. After that, you can easily remove it with your hands or carefully pry it off with a knife. It is very important not to overcook the peeled meat, otherwise it will become tight and tough. Squid is usually boiled for 2-3 minutes in lightly salted water. You need to take 3 times more liquid than the weight of the product itself. Some housewives add the juice of half a lemon to boiling water, then the meat becomes soft.
Delicate squid salad for every day
When there is not enough time to cookmulti-component complex dishes, this salad will come to the rescue, which can be served with any side dish, potatoes or stewed vegetables, pasta and porridge. It can also be used as a separate dish. Ingredients:
- Squid - 5 pieces
- Corn canned - 1 can
- Egg - 4 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2-3 tablespoons
- Green - 1 beam
- Salt, spices - according to your taste
Method of preparation:First, take the squid carcasses, clean them from the films and throw them into boiling water for 2-3 minutes. When the squid is cooked, take it out of the boiling water and cool it. It is better not to chop the squid finely, but to cut it into medium or large strips - in this case, its taste will be more intense. Throw the corn in a colander, then add it dry to the chopped squid. Eggs should be boiled, peeled and cut into cubes. Any greens will go well with this salad: dill, parsley, green onions if desired. Wash the greens thoroughly, dry them on a towel and chop with a knife. Add salt and pepper to taste. Then add a few spoons of mayonnaise and mix, decorate with greens - the salad is ready.
Salad with squids and maize "Martovskiy"
It is not for nothing that it is believed that the inhabitants of the Mediterraneanhave good health and live a long life. They eat a lot of seafood, one of which is squid. It has a delicate taste and dense structure, it shows itself perfectly in various salads and acquires many flavors in combination with different components. Pineapple and corn add juicy sweetness to squid and emphasize its natural taste. Ingredients:
- Squid - 3 pieces
- Corn canned - 1 can
- Pineapples canned - 1 can
- Fresh cucumber - 4 pieces
- Egg - 5 pieces
- Lemon - 1 piece
- Mayonnaise - 4 tablespoons
- Spices, salt - according to your taste
Method of preparation:For this salad, the squid should be defrosted, gutted, skinned and boiled in salted water for 2-3 minutes. Make sure that the squid is not in boiling water for more than 3 minutes. If the squid is overcooked and becomes “rubbery” and tough, then continue to boil it. The process will take 30-40 minutes, the squid will decrease in size and volume, but it will become soft again. When the squid is ready, remove it from the water and cool. Dice all the salad ingredients. In a deep bowl, mix the remaining ingredients: corn, chopped pineapple, add boiled eggs to the salad. A fresh cucumber will add a spring March freshness to this salad: peel it and cut into cubes - like other products. Then grate the lemon zest, only on a fine grater, and add it to the salad. All ingredients should be mixed well, and then mayonnaise should be added to them. The "March" salad will look beautiful if served in bowls and decorated with a slice of lemon.
Salad of squid with sea kale
Squid goes surprisingly well with a variety of dishesvegetables: fresh, stewed, marinated. It is especially wonderful in combination with seaweed. We suggest preparing a light, but at the same time nutritious salad of squid and marinated seaweed. It should be remembered that squid meat is a protein product, and it should be handled very carefully during cooking. Ingredients: For the salad:
- Squid - 4 pieces
- Corn canned - 1 can
- Cabbage marinated - 300 grams
- One head of onions
- Carrots - 1 piece
For filling:
- Vinegar 3% - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons
- Salt, spices - add to your taste
Method of preparation:For this salad, you can use already marinated, natural or spiced seaweed - choose according to your taste. The cabbage needs to be freed from the brine and cut a little with a knife so that it is not too long. Finely chopped onion should be added to it, mix it with kelp and leave it to marinate. Process the squid (defrost, clean), boil in salted water for several minutes, cut into long strips. Add sweet canned corn. It is better to grate the carrots on a large or medium grater and add to the salad, mix. The salad will be much more piquant if you prepare a simple dressing instead of simple vegetable oil. So, mix vegetable oil, a teaspoon of weak vinegar, salt and spices in a separate bowl. Generously pour this dressing over the salad and arrange on plates.
Avocado salad with squid and bell pepper
We suggest preparing a light salad with vegetables andfruits, as well as the main character of our article - squid. Do not forget that squid is a dietary product: it contains a lot of protein and relatively few calories - only 100 kcal per 100 grams. The seafood is easily digested and, unlike meat, is quickly digested. Suitable for those who are on a diet, watch their figure or just do not want to burden the body with heavy food at the moment. Ingredients: For the salad:
- Squid - 4 pieces
- Corn canned - 1 can
- Avocado - 1 piece
- Bulgarian pepper (red, yellow) - 2 pieces
- Pistachios - 100 grams
- Salad leaves - 1 bunch
- Lemon - 1 piece
For the sauce:
- Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
- Ginger (fresh) - 2 pieces
- Mustard with grains - 1 teaspoon
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
- Salt, pepper - add to your liking
Method of preparation:For this salad, we suggest taking canned squid or natural squid in oil, with aromatic herbs or spices - in a word, the one you like best. Drain off excess oil and put in a salad bowl. If necessary, cut the strips in several places. Wash the avocado, peel and divide in half. Remove the pit and cut the pulp of the fruit into small slices. Sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon. Drain excess liquid from the corn and add to the other salad ingredients. Peel the bell pepper, cut into equal strips. Free the nuts from the shell and then dry in the oven or in a frying pan for a few minutes, waiting until they brown a little. Now is the time to prepare the salad dressing. Peel and finely grate the ginger. In a separate deep bowl, whisk the olive oil with mustard and honey thoroughly, add salt and pepper. Finally, add the grated ginger and stir. Now it's time to decorate. You need to assemble the dish beautifully: put the lettuce leaves on a large plate, put the squid, avocado and pepper on top. Add some corn. Sprinkle generously with pistachios on top, pour generously with dressing. Leave the salad to soak for 10-15 minutes, and then you can safely serve it!
Salad of squid with mushrooms
Another great ingredient for squid ismushrooms: you can use different varieties for this salad (the best ones are champignons, honey mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, and butter mushrooms). You can buy mushrooms either marinated in jars or raw and cook them yourself. We suggest adding the most common ones to this salad - marinated champignons. Ingredients: For the salad:
- Peking cabbage - 1 piece
- Corn canned - 1 can
- Mushrooms mushrooms - 1 can
- Squid - 2 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 pieces
- Green onions - ½ pencil
For the sauce:
- Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable oil - 4 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 teaspoons
- Salt, pepper - add to your liking
Method of preparation:Quickly boil the squid in boiling water, then cut into small strips. Place in a salad bowl. Throw the corn in a colander, then send it to the squid. Strain the mushrooms and cut into large pieces. Add sliced tomatoes and finely chopped Chinese cabbage to the salad. Mix all the ingredients well. You can start preparing the spicy sauce. To do this, mix vegetable oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, add salt and pepper to them, based on your taste. Season the salad with the sauce, garnish with green onion feathers. Then keep it in the refrigerator, serve and enjoy the richness of taste! Knowing how to properly cook squid, what products to add to salads, you can easily and confidently create new dishes, fantasize and delight family members with fresh taste masterpieces! Enjoy your meal!
