Description
Quick and easy keto garlic squid recipe. Enjoy tender squid with a flavorful garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the squid rings dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the squid rings to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until squid is opaque and tender. Do not overcook.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the squid and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve with a side of zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a complete keto meal.
- Squid cooks quickly, so watch carefully to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg