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Market squid is a treat for us living near Monterey Bay. Usually pre-frozen, squid is delicious fried up as calamari, thrown on the grill, or tossed into a pasta. Believe it or not, squid can also be eaten raw and is delicious! Fun fact: squid are harvested at night using bright lights that attract the squid to the ocean surface. If you spot boats lighting up Monterey Bay in the evenings, you’re likely witnessing squid vessels at work!
Main Location
Location INfo →Aptos Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Campbell Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Felton Farmers’ Market
Location INfo →Grand Lakes Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Montclair Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Temescal Farmers' Market
Location INfo →California Ave Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Stonestown Galleria Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Clement St Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Westside Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Live Oak Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Scotts Valley Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Downtown Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Location INfo →Squid Ceviche
Go to recipe →Parsley and Garlic Seared Baby Squid
Go to recipe →Hans' Teaches You How to Clean Squid
Go to recipe →Fried Calamari (Fresh Whole Squid)
Go to recipe →10-Minute Roasted Calamari Pasta
Go to recipe →Yes! Though rarer to find squid served raw, it’s delicious on its own or in ceviche if the squid is super fresh. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Raw, fry, saute, steam, braise
Squid is available year-round, but the fishing effort is concentrated April - September when upwelling occurs the most off of Monterey Bay.
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Dive into the delightful world of Monterey Bay market squid! This versatile seafood is a local favorite, perfect for enhancing any dish with its fresh and subtle flavors. Whether you're tossing it into a savory pasta, grilling it to perfection, or enjoying it in its simplest form—lightly fried as calamari—the options are endless. For those who love trying new things, why not savor it raw? You'll be pleasantly surprised by its tender texture and sweet undertones.
Our market squid is typically frozen shortly after being caught to ensure it retains its delightful taste and quality. Intriguingly, these squids are collected using a fascinating nocturnal technique: fishermen employ bright lights to attract the squid to the surface during nighttime. So next time you see boats illuminated at night across Monterey Bay, they're likely busy gathering the very squid that could star in your next meal. Elevate your dining adventures with this delicious local treasure from Monterey Bay!
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