Frozen Small Calamari

The word calamari comes from the Italian word for "squid." This is where the name of the popular appetizer on many Italian and seafood restaurants comes from.

There are even a few spin-off versions of this dish, such as the Asian "salt and pepper fried squid" found on many bar menus and food trucks.

Calamari meat is firm and white with a mild, slightly sweet, almost nutty flavor. Small fried squid are often firm and chewy, which can take some getting used to. But all that chewing isn't for naught: like most seafood, squid has many nutrients.