Squids have only recently become "inhabitants" of ourculinary dishes, but have already managed to gain great popularity among true connoisseurs of "sea" cuisine. It so happened that our housewives at first disapprove and are wary of everything new. Agree, when we first see frozen squid carcasses in supermarket refrigerators, it never occurs to anyone that they can be so tasty and healthy. But it is enough to try a well-cooked squid once for this inhabitant of the sea depths to conquer your heart. Squid meat has high nutritional value for the human body. It is a storehouse of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, Squid simply contains a huge amount of iodine, phosphorus and taurine, which removes excess cholesterol from the body. Its meat stores a large supply of B and C vitamins, as well as potassium and iron, calcium and manganese. Squid meat is great for a children's menu, because the content of lysine and arginine makes it indispensably useful for the nutrition of children of any age. Over a long period of time, people from different countries have learned to create truly diverse dishes from squid, while in Russian latitudes, different methods of preparing this dietary product are popular: it is boiled, fried and baked, steamed, and dishes are made in a microwave oven. Squid can be dried, smoked, salted, marinated and canned, and in any form it will retain its delicate flavor. Various cold appetizers, salads, meatballs and cutlets, hot dishes and soups are prepared from squid. Sandwiches with squid are good, it will perfectly fit into your recipe for risotto, pasta or even sushi! Squid goes well with mushrooms, vegetables, seaweed, fruits, poultry, nuts and herbs. Having made any sauce for it, you will fully enjoy the rich taste of its tender meat. We suggest preparing several types of salads with squid, mushrooms, and other delicious ingredients for connoisseurs of the rich taste of this product.
Salad of squid with mushrooms and sesame
Squid meat is a dietary proteinproduct, has a high nutritional value, and is relatively low in calories (only 100 kcal per 100 grams of product). Thus, squid salads will not affect your figure, but will only saturate the body with useful substances and vitamins. Ingredients:
- Squid - 3 pieces
- Fresh oyster mushrooms - 0.5 kg
- Peking cabbage with green leaves - 1 piece
- One head of onions
- Green - 1 beam
- Tablespoon of sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Lemon - 1 piece
- Spices and salt, add to your taste
Method of preparation:The squid carcasses need to be defrosted and rinsed under running water. Then you start cutting them up: take out the entrails and chord through a cut on the head side, scald the meat with boiling water and easily remove the film. It is imperative to clean the squid. Next, we suggest you start frying the mushrooms. To make them tasty and juicy, you need to wash and dry the mushrooms with a towel, cut them into strips and put them in a hot frying pan, fry them over fairly high heat under a lid for 5-10 minutes, then remove the lid, turn the heat down to medium, add the chopped onions and fry for another 15 minutes. Don't forget to salt and pepper the mushrooms well. Cut the green leaves of Chinese cabbage into squares and add to the squid and mushrooms. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Sprinkle with lemon juice, add olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. At the very end, garnish your squid and mushroom salad with sesame seeds. Serve the dish - enjoy!
Salad from squid, cabbage and mushrooms
The meat of this unique mollusk is organicgoes well with all types of mushrooms. Add Korean herbs to the squid salad with champignons, and you will feel how its taste will become piquant and interesting in an oriental way. The dish is perfect for those who are fasting or for those who adhere to a low-calorie diet. Ingredients:
- Squid - 4 pieces
- 1 can of canned champignons
- One kilo of white cabbage
- 1 carrot
- Garlic - 4 denticles
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Korean herbs and spices for salad - 1 teaspoon
- Spices, salt and sugar - exclusively for your taste
Method of preparation:Cut up the squid carcasses, wash them and put them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. But before that, add peppercorns and bay leaf to the water. Remember that you can’t overcook the squid, otherwise the meat will become tough. If this does happen, continue to cook the carcasses for about 30 minutes more. The squid will decrease in volume and size, but will become soft again. Strain the mushrooms from the brine and cut into small wedges. Wash the cabbage, separate the leaves and cut into cubes. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater. In a separate container, mix olive oil with Korean spices, sugar and salt. Soak your salad in this mixture. Let it sit in a cool place. The vegetables need time to marinate in the spicy dressing. In half an hour, the salad will be ready to serve!
Chicken salad with squid and mushrooms
Looking for a light and incredibly tasty dish?This salad with squid and fried mushrooms has every chance of becoming your favorite. All guests will be pleasantly surprised by the choice of components, their combination and the exquisite taste of this dish. Ingredients: For the salad:
- Squid - 2 pieces
- Fresh champignons - 200 grams
- Chicken fillet - 300 grams
- Peking cabbage - 1 piece
- 4 tomatoes
For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- One lemon
- A bunch of young green onions
- Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
- Salt add to your taste
Method of preparation:For this salad, you will need boiled chicken fillet. Boil the chicken in salted water, don’t forget to add the bay leaf. Then cool the fillet on a plate and cut into strips, then put it in a large salad bowl. Cut the boiled squid the same way — into strips. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into beautiful circles. Wash the champignons, peel them if necessary, divide them into quarters and fry them in a frying pan in 2 stages (on high heat, then on medium), in a drop of olive oil combined with soy sauce. Fry the champignons for no more than 10 minutes in total. Finely chop the Chinese cabbage and add it to the other ingredients. Mix the salad well. Proceed to preparing the sauce: for this, in a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, juice of half a lemon, soy sauce and salt. Finely chop the green onion, crush it a little with a knife so that it releases juice, add to the sauce, mix. Generously season your salad with the sauce and let it soak - one hour in the refrigerator will be enough. Your guests will be pleased with such a dish.
Rice salad with shrimps and squid
Fast, tasty and nutritious - that's the slogan of everyonemodern housewife who wants not only to reduce the time spent in the kitchen, but also to please her family and guests with new, fresh ideas. We suggest you touch the world of new tastes and impressions with squid salads. And shrimp will be a worthy addition to it! For the salad:
- Squid - 2 pieces
- Long grain rice - 3-4 tablespoons
- Shrimp frozen - 300 grams
- Canned green peas - 1 pot
- Mushrooms, canned - 1 can
- Salad leaves - 1 bunch
- Egg - 3 pieces
- Greens (dill) - 1 bundle
- Low-fat mayonnaise - 100 grams
- Salt, condiments - to taste
Method of preparation:Boil the squid in lightly salted water for literally 2-3 minutes, but do not let them overcook. Remove from boiling water - let them cool and dry - cut into strips. Boil the shrimp in a large amount of water with added salt. If you bought ready-made frozen shrimp, you just need to defrost them by keeping them on the table or in cold water. Peel them, leaving only the meat. Boil the rice in a large amount of water so that it is crumbly. Cut the boiled eggs into cubes. You can use any mushrooms. Champignons, honey mushrooms, butter mushrooms or chanterelles will highlight this dish in the best way. Cut each mushroom into several pieces, do not cut them into small pieces. Drain the liquid from the green peas and add it to the other salad ingredients. Mix all the ingredients in a deep bowl, and mix well, season with light mayonnaise, salt, sprinkle with spices. Now it's time to serve it beautifully: put the lettuce leaves on a large salad bowl, put the squid-shrimp mixture on top, and decorate the dish with a sprig of dill. Everything is ready, you can invite your loved ones to the table.
"Royal joy" - salad with squid and red caviar
Squid is rightfully considered the food of aristocrats.We offer a recipe for another festive salad with squid and caviar, which will decorate your birthday or anniversary, banquet or dinner party. It will raise your spirits and surprise your guests during the feast. In any case, it will not go unnoticed on the festive table, and you will definitely surprise your guests with this recipe in a good way. For the salad:
- Squid - 3 pieces
- 3-4 eggs
- Crab sticks - 1 package (300 grams)
- Red caviar - 1 can (180 grams)
- Mushrooms, canned - 1 can
- Greenery (dill, parsley) - 1 bundle
- Mayonnaise olive oil - 100 grams
- Salt, spices - according to your taste
Method of preparation:The salad is considered quick to prepare, since when creating it, you only need to carefully monitor the process of cooking the squid so that they turn out soft and tender. The rest of the products are ready to eat, they only need to be cut, so you will quickly finish it. So, put the squid in boiling water, cook for a few minutes, then remove from the water and cool a little. Cut into cubes. Peel the boiled eggs and cut them too. Chop the crab sticks not finely, but better into circles. Take canned or pickled mushrooms, we offer a classic and affordable option - butter mushrooms. Rinse them under water, divide each mushroom in half and send it to the rest of the ingredients. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a salad bowl, do not skimp on the sauce, season with mayonnaise, then add the spicy red caviar and mix carefully again. Leave some caviar for decoration. This salad is best served individually in a bowl, after decorating each bowl with a sprig of dill and a few grains of red caviar. The "Tsar's Joy" salad is ready for you and your guests! It turned out delicious! Squid is a unique protein product that can be a component of both the main dish and a side dish or salad. In any dish, it can be the "main character" and create a good background in the background, but do not doubt that it will invariably retain its exquisite taste. You can prepare not only everyday salads from it, but also spicy aristocratic dishes, having tried which, your guests and friends will long secure the title of a skillful and skilled housewife for you. Enjoy your meal! We recommend reading: