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According to Wikipedia:

"The Humboldt Squid (Dosidicus gigas), also known as Jumbo Squid, Jumbo Flying Squid, or Diablo Rojo (Spanish for Red Devil), is a large, predatory squid found in the waters of the Humboldt Current in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are most commonly found at depths of 200 - 700 metres (660 - 2,300 ft), from Tierra del Fuego to California. Recent findings suggest the range of this species is spreading north into the waters of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Though they usually prefer deep water, between 1,000 and 1,500 squid washed up on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington in the fall of 2004. They have also ventured into Puget Sound."

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Also, according to the article, the Humboldt Squid is caught mainly to serve the European community market, (mainly Spain, Italy and France), and other markets, although the North American market is coming on.

You'll never, ever see squid on a plate at our house. Not to our taste. Period.

But, if you're so inclined, we have a category for Squid Recipes on our Just Seafood Recipes site.

Entered on: 2009-11-07