Spicy Grilled Calamari

Name: Spicy Grilled Calamari
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 41 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned baby squid (tubes and tentacles); 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper; pinch cayenne; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; Bamboo skewers; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:6min

A spicy Moroccan-inspired marinade makes for a great untraditional twist to the usual grilled calamari. Make sure to serve with lots of crusty bread to mop up all the delicious sauce.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:21:50 GMT