A 2 to 2.25kg block-frozen box of wild whole baby squid — 18 to 30 squid per box, caught straight from the cold and warm waters off the American coast. Closely related to octopus and cuttlefish but with a more tender flesh and milder, sweeter flavour. The catering-scale pack for restaurants, big parties and freezer-stocked seafood enthusiasts.
Pack details
- Pack: 2–2.25kg block-frozen box
- Count: 18–30 baby squid
- Catch: wild, American coast
- Storage: keep at −18°C; defrost a portion at a time as needed
How to cook
- Calamaretti alla piastra: 60–90 seconds per side on a smoking-hot griddle.
- Tempura: 90 seconds at 180°C in a cold tempura batter.
- Stuffed and braised: stuff with breadcrumbs, herbs and chorizo; braise in tomato sauce.
- Pan-sear: 60 seconds per side over high heat with garlic and chilli.
Cook hot and fast or slow and braised — the in-between is what makes squid rubbery. Pair with a chilled Vermentino or Albariño.
Sourcing and delivery
Wild baby squid from the American coast, block-frozen at source. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging.
