September 1, 2026

In Portugal a battered version of this seafood is called 'lulas à sevilhana', named after Seville which popularised the dish. In Manhattan restaurants a black-ink pasta is made with it. In English kitchens it is often called calamari. Which seafood is it?

A shrimp
B Squid as food
C Octopus as food
D oyster

Squid, often called calamari in English kitchens, features in the Portuguese dish 'lulas à sevilhana' named for Seville, and in squid-ink pasta at Manhattan restaurants. It is also common grilled, stewed or stuffed with minced meat.

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