What to Make With Leftover Squid
Got leftover squidsitting in the fridge? You're not short on options — TheMealDB's recipe database lists 8 real recipes that use squid, from Spanish to Australian, Portuguese and Vietnamese and beyond. Below you'll find 8 of them with photos, fridge storage tips to keep squid safe to eat, and our AI recipe generator if you want a recipe personalized to everything you have on hand.
How to Store Leftover Squid
Fridge safety first
Refrigerate cooked fish and seafood within 2 hours and eat within 3–4 days; raw fish should be cooked within 1–2 days. Keep it in a sealed container on the coldest shelf. If it smells off, don't taste it to check — when in doubt, throw it out.
Real Recipes Using Squid
All 8 recipes from TheMealDB — tap any card to see the full recipe on their site.
Arroz con gambas y calamar
Spanish · Seafood
Fried calamari
Spanish · Seafood
Paella
Spanish · Seafood
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)
Portuguese · Seafood
Quick salt & pepper squid
Australian · Seafood
Salt & pepper squid
Vietnamese · Seafood
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid
Spanish · Miscellaneous
Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad
Australian · Seafood
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