demystifying the squid guide to selling calamari
domestic doryteuthis pealeii
Domestic Dorteuthis Pealeii (also known as USA Loligo) is considered the finest squid available. Superior flavor, very light and buttery. Clean texture and exceptional tenderness. Fully Cleaned - wings removed. Customers will market as “Product of USA or Rhode Island Style or Point Judith Style” on their menus. Consistently out performs other calamari on taste and tenderness.
4-6” Squid Tubes & Tentacles; FZ USA
4-6” Squid Tubes; FZ USA
Squid Rings & Tentacles; FZ USA
Squid Tentacles Only Clean; FZ USA (Special Order)
premium domestic illex squid
Processed from top quality Domestic North Atlantic Squid. For buyers who want quality, domestic squid at an affordable price. Superior taste and texture. Fully cleaned. Excellent plate coverage and presentation. Customers can market as product of USA.
Squid Tubes & Tentacles; FZ USA
Squid Tubes; FZ USA
Squid Rings & Tentacles; FZ USA
Squid Rings; FZ USA
Squid Rings & Tentacles 5/8”; FZ USA
Squid Rings; FZ USA (Special Order)
breaded calamari styles
Rhode Island style calamari is deep fried to a delicious crispiness, then tossed with garlicy butter and hot banana pepper rings!
Greek Style is a plate of calamari served with a sprinkle of Greek oregano and lemon wedges
Calamari Fritti (Italian Style) is known for its light and tasty coating, which enhances the natural taste of the tender calamari using only flour, oil and a dash of salt
Salt & Pepper style is just the classic Western version of deep fried squid seasoned just with salt and pepper
imported loligo squid
Represents a great value with consistent quality. Delicate, smooth texture. Traditionally cleaned calamari with fins on. When comparing to other brands of Imported Loligo Squidwatch for products that are packed short weight, contain head meat and cartilage.
Squid Rings Only; FZ
3-5” Squid Tubes; FZ
5/8” Squid Tubes; FZ
Squid Rings & Tentacles; FZ
5/8” Squid Tubes & Tentacles; FZ
imported argentinian squid
Illex argentinus, commonly known as the Argentine Shortfin Squid from the South Western Atlantic Ocean. This squid is wider and thicker than Loligo Squid which gives a wider ring and greater plate coverage. Fully cleaned with wings removed. Great value-priced item that can often save the restaurant money without sacrificing quality.
Squid Tubes & Tentacles; FZ AR
5-7” Squid Tubes; FZ AR
Squid Rings Only Imp; FZ AR
Squid Rings & Tentacles; FZ AR
domestic refreshed squid
Premium restaurant ready - ready to cook squid with no thawing required. Excellent taste and tenderness. Ten pound bulk package for ease of use.
Squid Rings Only; USA (48 Hr. Notice)
Squid Tubes & Tentacles; USA (48 Hr. Notice)
Squid Rings & Tentacles; USA (48 Hr. Notice)
Squid Tubes 5-8” Cleaned; USA (48 Hr. Notice)
