Northern California coast is filled with delicious squid and is an excellent source of protein that is local and fresh. The barrier to cooking squid is to learn how to clean it. I recommend looking at websites or youtube videos to learn how to clean it. They are available at the Old Oakland Farmers Market, Berkeley Bowl, or Monterey Fish Market in Berkeley and costs anywhere from $1.60 to $4 dollars a pound.
Fresh Squid from the Pacific (Northern California)
Squid: Cleaned and Skin removed
The easiest way to cook fresh squid is to lightly saute it in olive oil for three to four minutes and sprinkle it with salt. I decided to dab them in flour and saute them in sunflower oil. The picture below shows the result. It tastes delicious and made me learn how real squid tastes. I have also lightly sauteed it in oil and then use it in salads. I highly recommend you to try California squid. It is simple to cook, healthy, and delicious.
Squid: Dipped in flour and sauteed in oil.
