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How to Clean & Fry Squid

by Nancy Gaifyllia
for About.com

When I think of squid, I generally think of bodies around 3-6 inches long, with long trailing tentacles. My son went fishing and, among other things, caught a thrapsalo (in Greek: θράψαλο, pronounced THRAHP-sah-lo), a big squid with a large body and shorter tentacles. However, the cleaning and frying processes are the same.

Because this squid is big, it's easier to get closeup shots of the cleaning. Remember that each step will be easier and take less time with the smaller calamari-type squid that are generally sold in the market.

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Photo How to Clean SquidThe tired fisherman home with his catchPhoto How to Clean SquidSeparating the head, tentacles, and innards from the bodyPhoto How to Clean SquidLook what we found in the squid's stomach!Photo How to Clean SquidIn order to get the cartilage, your hand has to go in.
Photo How to Clean SquidThe cartilage has to come outPhoto How to Clean SquidPull out the spinal cartilagePhoto How to Clean SquidSo far, this is what we have removedPhoto How to Clean SquidCheck for any remaining tissue or debris
Photo How to Clean SquidMake sure nothing remains in the tubePhoto How to Clean SquidThe empty tubePhoto How to Clean SquidRinse off the squid inside and outPhoto How to Clean SquidThe squid is ready to "peel"
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