Squid Cutlets
These cutlets taste a lot like classic white-fish patties. I love squid, but I usually just toss it into salads, and a couple of times I've made fried calamari rings in batter. Turns out these cutlets are the best thing you can make with squid.
Cooking method
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Step 1:
How do you make squid cutlets? Gather your ingredients: squid, breadcrumbs, an egg yolk, vegetable oil, ground black pepper, and salt.
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Step 2:
Thaw the squid. If the bodies aren't cleaned, rinse them well and peel off the skin and membranes. Cut the squid into pieces.
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Step 3:
Put the cut squid in a blender and grind it. You can use a meat grinder instead.
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Step 4:
Add the egg yolk, 50 g (about 1/2 cup) of the breadcrumbs, the ground black pepper, and the salt to the squid.
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Step 5:
Grind the mixture once more.
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Step 6:
With wet hands, shape the mixture into small round cutlets. Roll them in the remaining breadcrumbs.
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Step 7:
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry the cutlets over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Step 8:
Serve the cutlets hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Enjoy!
- Squid is a lean, protein-rich seafood — its white meat is naturally cholesterol-free and a good source of minerals like iron, potassium, iodine, and selenium. That makes these cutlets a light, satisfying option, and they're easy on the stomach.
- Every cooking oil is good only up to its smoke point — the temperature at which it starts to burn and form harmful compounds, including carcinogens. For help choosing the right frying temperature and the best oil for the job, read more here.
- The right skillet matters — a poorly chosen pan can spoil even the best recipe.
- Keep in mind that how you thaw the squid has a lot to do with the quality and flavor of the finished dish. For tips on doing it right, see the article on thawing.
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Ground black pepper - 255 kcal/100g
- Vegetable oil - 873 kcal/100g
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Egg yolks - 352 kcal/100g
- Breadcrumbs - 347 kcal/100g
- Squid carcass - 96 kcal/100g
