{"id":646,"date":"2010-06-04t09:14:17","date_gmt":"2010-06-04t13:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.bulkreeftv.com\/?p=646"},"modified":"2018-07-20t14:39:46","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20t14:39:46","slug":"fresh-narragansett-squid-are-now-in-season-throughout-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.bulkreeftv.com\/fresh-narragansett-squid-are-now-in-season-throughout-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"fresh narragansett squid are now in season throughout the summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"

flashing colors of ultramarine, pearl, ruby red, snow white and sky blue\u2014 the squids ranging in size from 1 inch to 70 feet are some of the most beautiful, smartest, most fascinating creatures in the sea. squid have always been a culinary delight all over the world. 80% of this cephalopod is edible\u2014an amazing yield, even for seafood which pound for pound offer considerably more edible ounces than red meat or poultry and the squid’s lean meat is 80% protein which makes it highly nutritious.\u00a0 the tentacles \u2014 delicate and quite decorative \u2014 are a substantial portion of the squid\u2019s edible flesh and should be included whenever possible.\u00a0 try it.\u00a0 they\u2019re a special \u201cfrilly\u201d treat you won\u2019t want to miss. it’s sweet and delicious and super-versatile. even its relatively high cholesterol content is more helpful than harmful. cooking tips<\/strong> you may grill, broil, bake, blanch, saut\u00e9, stir-fry, deep-fry, braise or eat squid raw.\u00a0 however you prepare it though, remember:\u00a0 if overcooked, squid can become chewy.\u00a0 it should be cooked hot and fast, no longer than 3 minutes.\u00a0 however, if stewed or cooked in sauce, the muscle will break down and become tender again after 20 minutes. marinating has a lovely effect on squid\u2019s meat, but should not exceed 30 minutes or the meat will soften and acquire a bitter taste (especially if your marinade contains any lemon or vinegar). fresh or frozen<\/strong> squid is the perfect seafood to freeze.\u00a0 it freezes so beautifully because it has no blood to decompose and affect flavor.\u00a0 we carry lovely fresh and frozen squid from small boats out of rhode island as well as perfectly lovely frozen monterey squid, the smaller pacific cousin.\u00a0 fresh is great when it\u2019s available but either way, squid is exceptionally delicious and nutritious. about cleaning…<\/strong> we\u2019ll always clean your squid for you, but if you want to do it yourself, here’s a little video<\/a>. grilled narragansett squid with thai peanut sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

long-braise squid tomato sauce for pasta<\/a><\/p>\n

chinese black bean squid<\/a><\/p>\n

callemares rellenos (stuffed squid)<\/a><\/p>\n

squid in anchovy sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

monahan’s squid salad<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

flashing colors of ultramarine, pearl, ruby red, snow white and sky blue\u2014 the squids ranging in size from 1 inch to 70 feet are some of the most beautiful, smartest, most fascinating creatures in the sea. squid have always been a culinary delight all over the world. 80% of this cephalopod is edible\u2014an amazing yield,
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