Source: Peredniankina, AdobeStockSometimes you crave something light yet original. Squid cutlets are exactly that dish! They turn out tender inside and hold their shape well with proper preparation. In our selection, you'll find various recipes with and without additions! Serve the finished cutlets alone or with a sauce of your choice!
1. Breaded Squid Cutlets
Source: AdobeStockA classic cooking method that always works.
You will need: 500 g squid, 100 g breadcrumbs, 1-2 egg yolks, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thaw the squid and finely chop it into mince using a blender, or you can pass it through a meat grinder. Mix the mince with egg yolks, about half of the breadcrumbs, salt, and spices to taste. With wet hands, form cutlets, roll them in the remaining breadcrumbs, and fry on both sides over medium heat.
2. Squid Cutlets with Bread and Onion
Source: AdobeStockVery juicy and tender – a pure delight.
You will need: 600 g squid, 1 egg, 2 slices of white bread, 150 ml milk, 1/2 onion, breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Briefly boil the squid for 2 minutes in boiling water, roughly chop the onion, and pass everything through a meat grinder. Soak the white bread in milk, squeeze it out, and add to the mince. Beat in the egg, season with salt and spices, mix well, and form cutlets with wet hands. Roll them in breadcrumbs and fry on both sides in a pan over medium heat.
Lenten Squid Dishes: 12 Recipes for Every Taste
3. Lean Squid Cutlets
Source: AdobeStockNote that this recipe does not use eggs!
You will need: 500 g squid, 1 onion, 100 g dried bread, 100 g breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion until golden, thaw the squid, add the bread, and blend everything until smooth. If the mixture is too liquid, mix in some breadcrumbs. Season the mince with salt and spices to taste, form cutlets with wet hands, roll them in breadcrumbs, and fry on both sides over medium heat.
4. Baked Squid Cutlets
Source: AdobeStockFor brightness and aroma, you can add a little chopped fresh herbs.
You will need: 400 g squid, 2 carrots, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Clean and pass the squid through a meat grinder, grate the carrots finely, and mix everything with eggs, salt, and spices. Gradually mix the flour into the mince until it becomes thick enough. Form cutlets, roll them in the remaining flour, and place on parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Cutlets with Cabbage and Minced Meat: 8 Most Delicious Recipes
5. Squid Cutlets with Potatoes and Semolina
Source: AdobeStockAnother lean yet very hearty recipe.
You will need: 500 g squid, 2 potatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 50 g bread, 50 ml water, 3 tbsp semolina, dill, salt, spices.
Preparation: Soak the bread in water and squeeze it out, thaw the squid, and roughly chop the peeled vegetables. Pass everything together through a meat grinder, then add chopped dill, semolina, salt, and spices. Mix well and let the mince rest for half an hour, then heat a pan with oil and spoon out the cutlets. Fry them on both sides over medium heat.
6. Squid Cutlets in a Multicooker
Source: AdobeStockFeel free to use any flour you like for breading.
You will need: 500 g squid, 1 egg, 1 onion, 3 tbsp semolina, flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mince the squid bodies with a blender, finely chop the onion, and mix everything with semolina, salt, and spices. Let the mince rest for 20 minutes, form cutlets, roll them in flour, and cook them for about 30 minutes in a multicooker on the “Bake” setting. Flip once after 15 minutes.
Chum Salmon Cutlets: 12 Easy and Delicious Recipes
7. Healthy Squid Cutlets with Oat Bran
Source: AdobeStockA real find for those who watch their diet.
You will need: 600 g squid, 1 egg, 1 onion, 1 bunch of herbs, 3 tbsp oat bran, salt, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop and pass the squid and onion through a meat grinder. Mix with chopped herbs, salt, spices, and oat bran. Let the mince rest for half an hour and spoon out the cutlets onto parchment paper. Bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. If the cutlets start to burn, flip them during cooking.
8. Squid Cutlets with Onion and Carrot
Source: AdobeStockCarrots give the cutlets an appetizing golden hue.
You will need: 500 g squid, 1 egg, 1 carrot, 1 onion, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass the squid and vegetables through a meat grinder, mix the resulting mince with the egg, and season to taste. If the mixture is too liquid, add a little semolina or flour. Form and fry the cutlets in a pan on both sides over medium heat.
15 Amazing Lentil Patty Recipes
9. Squid Cutlets with Rice and Processed Cheese
Source: AdobeStockWhen all the classics have been tried and you want more variety.
You will need: 400 g squid, 120 g rice, 1 egg yolk, 100 g processed cheese, 2 cloves garlic, flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Briefly boil the squid for half a minute in boiling water and pass through a meat grinder. Cook the rice, grate the processed cheese, and press the garlic.
Mix all ingredients together, and if desired, pass through a meat grinder again for a smoother consistency. Season the mince with salt and spices, form cutlets, roll them in flour, and fry on both sides in a pan over medium heat.
10. Squid Cutlets with Mayonnaise
Source: AdobeStockMayonnaise also binds ingredients well in place of an egg.
You will need: 300 g squid, 1 onion, 2 tsp mayonnaise, 2 tsp rice flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thaw and mince the squid in a blender, add the onion, and blend again. Mix the mince with the remaining ingredients and spoon out the cutlets onto a heated pan. Fry them on both sides over medium heat.