Grilled Calamari the same way as they do it in Greece | Grilled Squid

Grilled Kalamari | Grilled squid
Calamari is very common in restaurants, but it is often prepared with a fryer so it is breaded and crispy. In Greece Kalamari is typically grilled. It still tastes incredible, and it makes the whole dish lighter and healthier. This is how we served it at our Greek restaurant and how I serve it at home for my family. I know at first it may seem intimidating, but I promise it is much easier than you think.
The best way to cook Calamari is not to fried it . The best way is to Grill it 👍
grilled calamari is the prefferred way to cook it if you like awesome taste and healthy at the same time.
Kalamari is a very popular seafood that is served all over Greece. It is either fried or grilled and it is always served with fresh lemon, never marinara. Grilling kalamari seems intimidating but is actually quite simple. Serve it with lots of fresh lemon wedges and a drizzle of ladolemono sauce and it’s a wonderful appetizer for your family and friends.
Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh squid cleaned
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving
Ladolemono Sauce
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Place your squid in a mixing bowl. Whisk the salt, pepper, paprika and olive oil together in a small bowl and pour over the squid, turning the squid over so it is completely coated.
Cover the bowl and allow the squid to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Remove the squid from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you want to cook it.
Bring a charcoal grill or gas grill to high heat.
Use tongs to place the kalamari on the grill and cook about 4-6 minutes per side, until completely cooked through. Remove the kalamari to a cutting board.
Cut the kalamari into rings about ½-inch wide to place on a serving platter.
Make the ladolemono sauce by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano, drizzle it over the freshly grilled calamari and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

[@libttg2752]

Perfect!

[@therealstaticthreat]

The tentacles are indeed the best part!

[@nickcreeps4834]

That looks so good

[@michaelbennett2261]

I would love to try this

[@franjones6548]

Looks amazing and easy to make. Thank you for sharing - I will be making this weekend!

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Yummy

[@theartofpizzamaking2927]

Love it ! simple and healthy, tasting the real taste of calamari without the frying. Just what I was searching for - thanks !

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you for watching!!! I hope you enjoy👍👍👍

[@theartofpizzamaking2927]

@@NikkisModernMediterranean We actually loved it. I had frozen calamari, and followed your recipe as is and cook them in a vegetable basket for BBQ. I did them on charcoal, they came out delicious - really an easy recipe. I also did large raw shrimps using the same concept, they also were as delicious.

[@angelg3000]

Your calamari looks simply delicious. Simple, easy to prepare. An excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you so much

[@ARCSTREAMS]

ohh that looks delicious,,, the food too

[@subbassline1247]

😱 omg this grilled calamari recipe made me drooling...

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Hope you enjoy

[@harutyunmandirdik2829]

Thanks for sharing with us, I love Greek kitchen as well. Happy Easter to you. 🙏❤

[@diegobahena1274]

Such a better idea than just sprinkling sea salt when they're on the grill. Can't wait to try this recipe!

[@tanyamiller6275]

Yummmm so healthy so delicious

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Nice

[@Cici1791]

YUM!

[@ccharis1]

perfect!!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you !!

[@alekstheprogrammer]

This is the best recipe so far. I tried several but this one made me speechess. Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Glad you liked it!!

[@kamel.m8690]

wonderfel beky im gona do it for dinner myself, thanks for yhe recepi

[@brendakesten1889]

Wow!!!! This is so easy!!! And super delicious. My entire family goes crazy for this grilled calamari!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

It's so good! Hope you enjoy Brenda

[@brendakesten1889]

Niki... your recipes never let us down!!!! Gourmet all the way.

[@Socrates21stCentury]

Wow ... looks yummy!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you 😋

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@ioanna7876]

This is awesome! My favorite calamari recipe! I love it!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Hope you enjoy

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Nice

[@designereats3661]

Looks amazing!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you So much @Designer Eats . It is!

[@belaya.vorona]

Just made it with defrosted squid and it turned out wonderful. Thank you for the recipe!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

My pleasure 😊

[@bearbellyfoodie]

The way we grilled our squid. Recommend >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2aWnH6vm9CXqrM

[@nikolaosdadis7080]

Bravo NIKKI

[@voodoochild3395]

Yum 🤤

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

So good 👌👌👌

[@mariabahena8858]

Wow this is delicious 😋 thank you

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for liking

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Think you

[@smmackey]

That looks so good 🤤

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you 😋

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Welcome to ahsaan Cooking Blog

[@interstellarlapisthecccp4946]

For me, the taste of Greece was always grilled Kalamari with olive oil and peta or a grilled lamb with peta, tzatziki, olives and red onions. Is amazing, just like Greek women and Greek beaches.

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

add Souvlaki with Gyro and i agree with you 100% 😀😀

[@NickRowsell]

Excellent and quick (minus the 30 mins in the fridge)

[@jumolbureanu2415]

Peta?

[@rosannaalfaro4583]

Mouth 🌊💦 watering!

[@lisacaranvlahos8647]

My husband Spiros and I can’t wait to try this recipe 💙🇬🇷💙😊😋Thankyou

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Hope you enjoy

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Welcome to Ahsaan Cooking Blog

[@andersondavis7170]

made this last night - amazing! squid came off the boat that day

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Great to hear!

[@ignaciobalais5394]

Yummy, We just had grilled calamari appetizer with cheek peas, grilled red bell pepper & greens

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Hope you enjoy

[@andrewioannou3897]

I miss home from London here

[@andrewioannou3897]

Mmmmm just like I get it in Cyprus

[@MoniqueSinha]

What A great recipe. I tried it today and it's so simple. The grilled calamari is delicious. I have always ordered this when I go to Greek restaurant and now I can make it at home. Thanks for sharing.

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you for watching Monique

[@BVproduktion]

great, thank you from germany

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

You are welcome!

[@mohammadahasan4671]

Welcome to ahsaan Cooking Blog

[@Nicky411]

Nice! I'm following along

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Welcome aboard!

[@kulolo808]

I love how she used bigger calamari. So much texture and it doesn’t shrivel up compared to the smaller ones. Can’t wait to try this!

[@michaelloustos3008]

😮😮😮❤

[@pizzapilot]

Poli Kala!

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

thank you for watching Edgar

[@doristay6558]

How long should I grill the calamari if I were to do in the oven? Thanks.

[@waxler1]

Looks fantastic. The only thing missing is adding finely cut garlic in the last sauce you added, like a gremolata sauce. Can't eat calamari without it.

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

yeah i finely grate one clove and also add celery seed along with the oregano but try to keep it simple

[@luzdelmarfueyo5281]

Dommage , ont né comprends Rien ,🤔🤔 mais ça à l'air Très bon 🦑🦑et facile à Réalisé 🦑💙💚🍁🍂🎃 merci de PARIS,🗼🇨🇵,🗼🥰

[@revellien]

Ive been to beaches all over the world, and the best are the Greek Islands, Paros especially on East coast.

[@bennedettocracolici5058]

I also love to make octopus that way.

[@AXelVin]

y don't u have more subs n views? u deserve it. :3

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Thank you so much !!!

[@pauls2613]

Its cold by the time it reaches the table with this method

[@96tsukilover]

what can i use if i don't have a grill?

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

You can use a frie pan with a touch of olive oil

[@humanawab5159]

I love you Nikki 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

The hardest part for me during cleaning calamari is getting the “pin” out. It’s like a cartilage spine that runs the length of the body.

[@kiriakoz]

i put garlic in my version, is that odd?

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Not at all

[@NZL50505]

I like the look of the recipe but I don’t understand the cooking time. She says “3 to 5 mins each side”. That means the total cook time is 6-10 mins which is the ‘rubber zone’. Everyone else recommends cooking it faster or else much longer. So how come this works? Anyone actually tried it?

[@robertlosasso4222]

Then your supposed to order dinner ?

[@alejandrotobienne584]

Char broiled is so much better than fried. Your missing out if you love squid.

[@NikkisModernMediterranean]

Agreed 👍 👍

[@spanishjo4282]

My grandfather said you are gorgeous!

[@christopherpenny6083]

Excellent but please drop the attempt at an accent on the word 'calamari'

[@paulzumbo]

I find the calamari is a little tough when it's grilled..

[@peuko1]

Should I be offended that you say we do it like that in Greece?

[@spanishjo4282]

I award you the best charismatic stylish gorgeous sexy super chef 2021

[@jasonstanley7197]

Why are you adding a d to the name?

[@anniechristensen914]

Why does she change her accent when she says Calamari?

[@Chicagohitman000]

Ελληνικότατο

[@JoeLoretoJoeLoreto]

My kind of babe

[@user-ur3jr6rn6i]

A simple and a good recipe! But please do learn how to hold a knife properly.

[@md.shahidulislammanikmanik6884]

😂

[@maraandreytchev5699]

No garlic ? No go

[@stevan2818]

Hurry up

[@euroman12000]

Maybe you should clean them first, lol

[@yubemful]

That looks tough. Cooked too long.

[@Tide12NC]

Nope, it’s all about the taste. Pretty things might taste bad, lol.

[@davidshepherd7750]

Shouldn't you be advising us to use actual measuring spoons vs. a coffee spoon?

[@bigmaydon7934]

thats not a marinade

[@jkozzco]

no jewelry while cooking

[@anthonychapman9788]

Cooked far too long. 3minutes each side as she says and you end up with tough, chewy squid. Cook squid v quickly or long and slow (umido de calamaria). Thought she said she was an expert

[@ClipsbyDaylight-xd6tm]

You inconsistently use your accent while saying Calamari. Just say it the way you want to and stop trying so hard, it’s a little cringe. Other than that, everything else including the editing was awesome!

[@xxxx7344]

is this a boy or a girl

[@garym9473]

Lemon/garlik olive oil-even better. Thank you.

[@jackblack8144]

This is the greasy way...

[@carolrodriguez2902]

Bruh idk who told you paprika has a flavor