Sautéed Squid with Lemon and Oregano
Quick-seared squid rings with a tangy lemon-oregano finish, ideal for a light meal paired with crusty bread. This Greek recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs squid, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, 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 lb, cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch rings squid
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add squid rings and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until just opaque and curled. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp dried oregano. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Return squid to skillet, add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.
