Reveal 3 Creamy & Easy Garlic Butter Squid Recipes to Make at Home

Stir-fried squid with garlic butter is a simple dish that makes anyone fall in love from the very first bite. The rich aroma of butter blends with the sweet, crunchy taste of each piece of fresh squid, topped with golden fried garlic to create a fragrant, irresistible stir-fry. In this article by Ola Squid, let’s explore the detailed recipe for authentic and perfectly appetizing stir-fried squid with garlic butter.

1. Introduction to stir-fried squid with garlic butter

Stir-fried squid with garlic butter with its rich buttery scent and golden fried garlic highlights the natural sweetness and firm crunch of each fresh squid piece. Not only is it delicious and authentic, but stir-fried squid with garlic butter is also suitable for many diets, including menus for those looking to lose weight.

Thanks to the harmonious combination of light richness, saltiness, and subtle sweetness, this dish is always a top choice for family meals, as well as light parties that need an attractive, easy-to-eat, and alluring stir-fry.

2. How to make delicious stir-fried squid with garlic butter

Main ingredients preparation

The main ingredients needed to prepare the stir-fried squid with garlic butter dish are as follows:

• 1 bigfin reef squid
• Unsalted butter, minced garlic
• Black pepper, white wine
• Ginger, green onions, and coriander
• Seasonings such as salt, seasoning powder, sugar

Tips for choosing fresh, high-quality squid

Here are some signs to identify fresh squid when buying that you should pay attention to:

• Observe the color: Fresh squid usually has a natural pinkish-white or red color, a shiny surface, and is not dull or showing strange spots.
• Firm squid body: When pressed lightly with your finger, fresh squid will have good elasticity, not be mushy, or leave a dent.
• Head and body firmly attached: This is an important sign that the squid is still fresh. If the head is detached from the body or loose, you should not buy it.
• Clear and bright squid eyes: Fresh squid has clear eyes, not cloudy or leaking fluid. Cloudy eyes usually indicate squid that has been kept for a long time or is no longer fresh.
• Intact tentacles: Fresh squid always has round tentacles, firmly attached to the suckers, not detached or shriveled.
• No unusual odor: Fresh squid has a characteristic sea aroma; if there is a foul, heavy fishy, or slightly sour smell, absolutely do not buy it.

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Pre-processing squid cleanly, removing the fishy smell

• Rinse the newly bought squid with water and then gently remove the ink sac, eyes, and teeth so the dish does not become bitter.
• After that, soak or wash the squid with diluted salt water, or rub lightly with white wine and crushed ginger to completely eliminate the fishy smell.
• Rinse again with clean water and let the squid drain well. Score a few diagonal lines on the squid body so that it absorbs seasonings quickly and creates a more beautiful shape when cooked.

Detailed cooking instructions

• Step 1: First, heat the pan and add the butter, melting it completely. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, stirring well until the garlic turns golden and releases its aroma.
• Step 2: Next, add the pre-processed squid to the pan, stir quickly over high heat to firm up the squid. Then, add seasonings including salt, sugar, and seasoning powder to taste, continue stir-frying for a few more minutes so the squid is evenly infused with the garlic butter flavor.
• Step 3: When the squid is crunchy, cooked, and seasoned, turn off the heat and arrange it on a plate. Finally, sprinkle a little ground pepper on top and garnish with green onions or a few chili slices to make the dish look more attractive. This dish is best enjoyed while still hot, with the sweet firm squid blending with the light rich butter aroma and fragrant fried garlic.

See more: How to stir-fry fresh squid deliciously, crunchy and non-fishy at home

3. Some notes when making stir-fried squid with garlic butter

To make the stir-fried squid with garlic butter dish attractive and authentic, you should note a few things below:

• Squid only needs to be stirred quickly over high heat to firm up because if stir-fried for too long, the squid easily becomes tough and loses its natural sweetness.
• Before adding the butter, you should heat the pan so the butter melts quickly, the garlic fries to a beautiful color and avoids being burnt.
• When the garlic just turns golden, you need to add the squid immediately because letting the garlic burn will make the dish bitter and less fragrant.

• Lightly scoring the squid body helps the squid absorb seasonings quickly and bloom beautifully when stir-fried.
• Butter inherently has a slightly salty taste, so you should only season with salt and seasoning powder at a moderate level so the flavor is not too intense.
• You should choose high-quality butter; fragrant, lightly rich but not overpowering butter will greatly determine the overall flavor of this dish.
• Stir-fried squid with garlic butter is best when freshly prepared, at which point the squid is still crunchy, the butter is fragrant, and the garlic releases an attractive scent.

4. Attractive variations of stir-fried squid with garlic butter

In addition to the delicious stir-fried squid with garlic butter above, you can flexibly prepare other dishes made from squid to change the taste for your family.

4.1. Instructions for making stir-fried squid teeth with garlic butter

Preparation of ingredients:

• 300g fresh squid teeth
• 2-3 tablespoons of butter
• 4-5 cloves of minced garlic, cilantro, coriander
• 1-2 chilies and ½ onion
• Seasonings including pepper, salt, fish sauce, sugar

Detailed steps

• Step 1 – Pre-processing ingredients: Wash the squid teeth, soak in diluted salt water to remove debris, then drain completely. Mince the garlic, thinly slice the onion, wash and slice the chili, and finely chop the herbs.
• Step 2 – Stir-frying squid teeth with garlic butter: After that, heat the pan and add the butter until melted, then add the garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Toss the squid teeth into the pan and stir well over high heat so they cook quickly and maintain their crunch. Next, season with fish sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste, and when the squid teeth are cooked, add the onion and chili, stirring for another minute to blend the flavors.
• Step 3 – Finishing the dish: Spoon the squid teeth onto a plate and sprinkle with herbs to increase the aroma and make the dish more eye-catching. Enjoy while still hot to fully feel the chewy-crunchy texture, light richness of the butter, along with the fragrant garlic smell.

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4.2. How to prepare stir-fried dried squid with garlic butter

Required ingredients:

• 3 dried squids
• 1 bulb of garlic, 10g butter
• Chili sauce and chili powder
• Seasonings including cooking oil, fish sauce, sugar, MSG

Detailed steps are as follows:

• Step 1: First, rinse the dried squid with water then soak in hot water for 1-2 hours to soften. Then take it out, wash it, and drain it.
• Step 2: Grill the squid on a grate to release the aroma, no need to grill too thoroughly. After grilling, shred into bite-sized strips; the smaller the strips, the better they absorb seasonings.
• Step 3: Next, put a pan on the stove, heat the cooking oil, and fry the garlic until golden and fragrant. Add the squid and stir quickly and evenly so the squid firms up and does not burn. When the squid is golden brown, remove it and drain the oil on absorbent paper.
• Step 4: Take a large bowl to mix the combination of fish sauce, sugar, and dried chili powder. After that, add butter to a hot pan, fry the garlic until fragrant, then add the squid and the sauce mixture, stirring well. Simmer until the squid is slightly dry and thickened, season to taste.

• Step 5: Arrange the stir-fried squid with garlic butter on a plate; the dish retains the richness of the butter, the fragrance of the garlic, and the bold flavor of dried squid. Serve hot for the best taste.

Above is the detailed guide on how to make stir-fried squid with garlic butter as well as how to prepare other attractive variations. Good luck with your cooking, and to discover more recipes for delicious fresh squid and dried squid, don’t forget to visit the Ola Squid Blog now!

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