Squid

About Squid

From crispy calamari to chargrilled whole squid, this is one of the most versatile cephalopods in the kitchen. Available as clean tubes, whole baby squid, and chipirones. The key rule: cook it for 30 seconds or 30 minutes — anything in between and it's rubber.

Why Chefs Love It

• Calamari is one of the highest-margin starters on any menu
• Baby squid (chipirones) grill beautifully whole for Mediterranean sharing plates
• Tubes come cleaned and ready to stuff, slice into rings, or score and sear
• Available frozen year-round — no seasonal gaps

Health & Nutrition

• High in protein with low fat content
• Rich in vitamin B12 — one of the highest among shellfish
• Good source of copper, selenium, and zinc
• Contains riboflavin (B2) for energy metabolism