Sautéed Squid in Garlic and Calamansi Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Tender squid rings quickly sautéed in a zesty calamansi and garlic butter sauce, served as a bright and flavorful Filipino seafood dish. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs cleaned squid rings, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound cleaned squid rings
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• to taste salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and finely mince 5 garlic cloves. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound cleaned squid rings to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until just cooked and opaque, stirring frequently to avoid overcooking.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and stir in 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 tbsp fresh calamansi juice, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Toss the squid to coat evenly and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the squid.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a seafood appetizer or side dish.