As you can tell from the three shrimp recipes I posted in succession, I’ve been on a seafood craze lately.
I am not really picky about what I eat and almost any type or form of food is fair game but if I was made to choose my last meal on earth, it will definitely be fish or shellfish over meat and poultry. As much as I enjoy the occasional BBQ pork on a stick, I am happiest with inihaw na pusit on the grill.
If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer or a satisfying dinner meal, you need not look further than this grilled squid! Marinated in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette and then stuffed with onions and tomatoes, it is then grilled over hot coals to juicy and flavorful perfection.
This is a very simple recipe that will definitely please the crowd. Just make sure not to overcook the squid as its meat will toughen and will be a struggle to chew. I love to pair this inihaw with steamed rice and spicy vinegar for dipping but it’s just as wonderful served as is with ice cold beer. Enjoy!
- 2 jumbo squid (about 2 pounds)
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vinegar
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb size ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 to 3 Thai chili peppers, minced
- Hold the tail tube portion of the squid and with fingers, grasp the cuttlebone (the thin, clear cartilage inside the tube) and pull from the squid's body. Remove black ink and discard. Wash the squid and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl, place prepared squid and add marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Drain squid, reserving liquid. In a sauce pan, boil reserved marinade for about 7 to 10 minutes or until reduced.
- Divide tomato-onion mixture and stuff each of the squid. Grill squid over hot coals for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, regularly basting with marinade.
- In a bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt and chili peppers. Stir together until sugar and salt are dissolved.
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Joy says
July 6, 2018 at 6:56 amThis is a very good recipe.My family loved it 😘
Lalaine says
July 6, 2018 at 12:24 pmThanks, Joy!
Thomas says
May 14, 2019 at 8:32 amHi, I am Thomas from Germany,
Really lami receipe. I like to grill the squid this way.
Maraming salamat po.
Thomas 😊😊😊😊
Lalaine Manalo says
May 15, 2019 at 6:26 amThank you, Thomas. I am glad you like the recipe 🙂
Emily Grace Lim Guingona says
March 26, 2017 at 4:31 pmIt was my first time to grill squid so I tried to google recipes for the marinade and man, this one’s really good!
Lalaine says
March 27, 2017 at 1:18 amThank you, Emily 🙂
Marie Pizon says
December 14, 2016 at 10:15 pmTo all those reading this recipe and thinking “why isn’t there a comment about the taste.. did anyone try this…” I’m telling you now! Please try it. This recipe was a success. I received compliments from people who admitted they don’t east squid and they couldn’t get enough. I prepared this for my hubby’s birthday and it was great on the bbq. I marinated for more that 2 hours but I followed everything else. Thank you so much for sharing this 🙂
Lalaine says
December 16, 2016 at 7:12 pmThank you so much for the wonderful feedback, Marie. I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, it’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy pusit 🙂
Andrew says
October 22, 2016 at 2:34 pmI ate this in the Philippines on a small cruise of Manila Bay. I loved it. I am going to try this tonight.
Lalaine says
October 22, 2016 at 2:53 pmEnjoy!
George says
June 13, 2015 at 10:28 amHi Lalaine
I just ran across your website 2day & i see lot’s-O-Good Stuff!!
I’m going to try the grilled squid this afternoon for dinner, but i’m adding Navel Oranges, Cilantro & apples to the onions & tomatoes for the stuffing
I”m eye-balling the chicken liver dish U have on the site as well
Anyway, just a quick hello from Orlando & I look fwrd to using your site a bunch!
txs,
George
Joshua says
April 10, 2015 at 8:13 pmHello, I am trying to master filipino cooking as I have been craving them. However, I’ve got one question, will the thai chili peppers make the squid spicy? If so, could I just omit it or does it add a key flavor to the marinade? I am just not a fan of spicy food, even if it is just a little spicy. Thanks!
Lalaine says
April 12, 2015 at 11:21 pmHello Joshua
I like a bit of spicy in my food so the addition of chili peppers do improve flavors for me but that does not mean the inihaw na pusit will be less enjoyable without them 🙂 Please feel free to omit the chili peppers if you like. Happy cooking/grilling!
julie says
August 13, 2014 at 5:33 pmi love squid,i always cook the squid adobo and buy the stuffed one.Now that i have the recipe i’ll make it .
By the way i use Desktop.thanks.
Lalaine says
August 14, 2014 at 10:10 pmEnjoy!