Smoked Squid
Tender squid is marinated in a spicy mixture of lemon, oregano, and garlic, then slowly smoked at low temperature. The gentle hot smoking keeps the meat juicy and tender while absorbing a delicious smoky note. A Mediterranean flavor experience straight from the smoker.
Ingredients(for 1 kg)
Instructions
Prepare squid
15 min.Wash squid tubes and pat dry. Score the outside of the tubes with a knife in a diamond pattern (not too deep). Separate tentacles and set aside.
Marinating
1-2 hrs.Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to form a marinade. Add squid tubes and tentacles and marinate covered for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
Smoking
45-60 min.Preheat smoker to 100-110 °C and add alder wood. Remove squid from marinade, drain, and spread on the grate. Smoke at low temperature until a core temperature of 63-68 °C is reached.
Rest and serve
5 min.Let squid rest for 5 minutes, then cut into rings. Serve with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Toasted bread or arugula salad pairs well.
Pro Tip
Squid should be cooked either very briefly (2-3 minutes) or very long (45+ minutes) – anything in between makes it rubbery. The low-temperature smoking method is ideal for maintaining a tender texture. Scoring the tubes in a diamond pattern helps for even cooking.
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