🐟 Fish & seafood · Seafood

Squid

Sweet, slightly sugary squid, with firm flesh that's excellent fried or grilled.

Calamari offers delicate and slightly sweet flesh, with a firm but tender texture when well cooked. It is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly Spanish, Italian, and Greek, where it is valued for its versatility and subtle sea flavor.

Best pairings

Classic · the proven matchAroma bridge · a shared aroma links themContrast · opposites balance out

Olive oil Classic
Fundamental binder, olive oil carries the delicate flesh of pan-fried calamari.
85%
Lemon Classic
Lemon on fried calamari (calamari fritti).
84%
Garlic Classic
Squid with garlic, grilled or sautéed.
82%
Extra virgin olive oil Classic
Squid with olive oil, grilled or in salad.
82%
Oregano Classic
A quintessential Mediterranean herb, dried or fresh, enhances grilled squid.
82%
Arborio rice Classic
Risotto al nero di seppia: black squid colors and perfumes Arborio rice with intense marine flavors.
80%
Flat-leaf parsley Classic
Parsley on grilled and fried calamari.
80%
Black pepper Classic
Black pepper, delicately piquant, awakens the sweet flavor of calamari without masking it.
80%
Chili pepper Classic
Sautéed squid with garlic and chili.
78%
Tomato Classic
Squid with tomato, in stews and stuffed.
78%

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In the kitchen

Griddled or grilledFried in light frittersSimmered in tomato sauceRaw, marinated in lemonStuffed with herbs and breadcrumbs

Signature dishes

Seafood PaellaMain · Levante (Spain)

Calamares a la RomanaBlack Ink RisottoCalamari and Tomato SaladSquid in Ink

Substitutes

Octopus Cuttlefish Shrimp

FAQ

What goes with squid?

Squid pairs especially well with olive oil, lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and oregano. Fundamental binder, olive oil carries the delicate flesh of pan-fried calamari.

What can I substitute for squid?

If you don't have it, try: octopus, cuttlefish, shrimp.