So here is the cheat sheet to remember when you’re standing over a hot stove, sweating and second-guessing every life choice you’ve ever made. Rule number one: High heat, short time.
If you can’t do that, do the opposite. Low heat, long time. Anything in between is a one-way ticket to Flavorless Gummy Town, population: your dinner. The middle ground is the devil’s playground.
I like to think of squid as the grumpy cat of the ocean. It has very specific moods, and if you don’t respect them, it will punish you. But if you learn its language? It will reward you with the most tender, sweet, and satisfying bite on the planet. Just don’t blink.
