It’s hard to deny the power of squid when it comes to boxing everything from grouper to swordfish to yellowtail snapper, but coloring them can improve catch rates even more. Here’s a cheap and easy recipe for coloring squid at home with cake icing dye. “” Darren Dorris What you’ll need
Cake icing dye
Fillet knife
Fresh or frozen squid
Kosher salt
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1) Select your icing dyes from a crafts or cooking store. Experiment with colors. Set up your work area with an old cutting board, sharp fillet knife and mixing containers.Darren Dorris
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2) Clean the squid and remove the skin. Slice the mantle down the center. Then cut the squid into long, triangular strips. Squid can also be dyed whole for trolling.Darren Dorris
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3) Place the squid in a plastic container and cover it with fresh water. Add a teaspoon of kosher salt and a few drops of icing dye. Mix colors to create custom shades.Darren Dorris
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4) Seal the container and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the container and use the strips fresh or vacuum-seal and freeze them for later use.Darren Dorris
