Spicy Grilled Calamari

This Spicy Grilled Calamari recipe offers a tantalizing blend of flavors with a kick of spice. The calamari is marinated in a zesty mixture of olive oil, garlic, and spices, then quickly grilled to perfection. It's a simple yet impressive dish that's perfect for seafood lovers and those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

Ingredients:

• 500g calamari tubes, cleaned and scored
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon juice should all be mixed together in a small bowl with olive oil

This will make a marinade

Put the calamari tubes that have been cleaned and scored in a shallow dish

Pour the marinade over them

Cover all of the calamari with the sauce

Put the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate

Warm the grill up to a medium-high level

Take the calamari out of the marinade and throw away the extra marinade

For two to three minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and cooked all the way through, grill the calamari tubes

Take it off the grill and put it on a platter to serve

Add chopped fresh parsley on top and serve hot