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Squid cooked in a cast-iron pan on the BBQ

Stuffed Squid

A delicious and traditional Newfoundland way to enjoy squid.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Newfoundland

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium squid, cleaned
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp savoury, dried
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat BBQ and cast-iron pan. If using stovetop, wait until the dressing is made before placing pan on medium heat.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a small sauce pan.
  • Once butter is sizzling, add onion and saute until onions are translucent.
  • Add savoury, salt and pepper and stir. Take off heat.
  • Using a spoon or your hands, place the stuffing in the cavity of the cleaned squid. Do this for all squid.
  • Place squid in cast-iron on the BBQ or the preheated frying pan on the stove.
  • Fry squid for 5 minutes on each side and then flip. Depending on size of squid, cook times will vary, but squid will be done when flesh is firm and a deep pink colour.
Keyword dressing, Squid