Squid - Fresh, Wild, USA, Tubes and Tentacles
Description
Squid are fleshy, soft and cigar shaped with eight tentacles and two fins on either side. Like Cuttlefish, you’ll find them chewy in texture and mildly sweet in flavor.
Squid Sustainability Information
Squid Sustainability InformationSpecies
Loligo pealeii
Country
USA
Raised
Wild
Taste & Texture
- Mild
- Steaky, Firm, Succulent
Cooking Methods
- Grilling
- Pan Searing
- Bake
- Pan Fry
- Sauté
Nutritional Facts
| Calories | 150 |
| Protein (g) | 15 |
| Omega 3 (mg) | 549 |
| Total Fat (g) | 6 |
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Region & Fishery
Fun Fact
Squid can range from 1 inch to the seldom seen, and rumored, 100 foot monsters of the Atlantic Ocean!
Product Preparation
Cut the Squid tubes into rings and fry them, along with the tentacles, coated with a light batter. Or quickly sauté them with lots of onions and black pepper. You may also stuff the whole tubes and braise them in a white wine sauce. Keep cooking time brief.
Product Nutrition
Squid are a nutritious seafood, noted as a rich source of proteins, Omega-3, B Vitamins and minerals such as Copper, Zinc and Iodine.
FFM Seafood Cooking Methods - Grilling
FFM Seafood Cooking Methods - Pan Searing
Nutrition Facts
| Amount | Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol (mg) | 220 | 73% |
| Sodium (mg) | 260 | 11% |
| Potassium (mg) | 240 | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) | 7 | 2% |
| Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 6% |
| Calcium | 4% |
| Iron | 5% |
Info Source New York Seafood Council