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Grilled Seafood with Shrimp, Calamari, and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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This Grilled Seafood recipe features tender shrimp and calamari seasoned with fresh herbs, citrus zest, and a hint of garlic, cooked quickly on a Blackstone griddle or pan. It's a light, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for a quick, flavorful summer dish without compromising your health goals.

  • Author: Zara
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

Seafood

  • ⅔ pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)

Seasoning and Marinade

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, to taste
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Cooking Oil

  • Avocado oil (or any oil with a high smoke point), as needed for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prep the Seafood: Using paper towels, pat dry the calamari rings and shrimp to ensure they cook properly and get a nice sear.
  2. Marinate: In a bowl, combine the calamari and shrimp with minced garlic, lemon zest, lime zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh dill. Mix everything thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour if time allows; this step is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor.
  3. Heat the Grill Surface: Preheat your Blackstone griddle or a similar flat-top pan and add a small amount of high smoke point oil like avocado oil to prevent sticking and encourage browning.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Place the shrimp on the hot surface spaced apart to avoid steaming. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are just opaque and lightly browned. Remove them from the heat.
  5. Cook the Calamari: Add the calamari rings to the grill surface. Cook quickly for about 30 seconds on each side, watching closely as calamari curls up fast and can become rubbery if overcooked.
  6. Serve: Once cooked, transfer seafood to a serving dish and garnish with additional fresh dill or citrus wedges if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the griddle; spacing seafood apart promotes browning and prevents steaming.
  • Add more oil as needed to the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
  • Seafood cooks very quickly; avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture.
  • Marinating for 1 hour is optional but enhances flavor and tenderness.
  • Use fresh lemon and lime zest for a bright citrus flavor.

Find it online: https://zaracooking.com/grilled-seafood-with-shrimp-calamari-and-fresh-herbs-recipe-2/