SPICY THAI SQUID WITH CHILES AND CILANTRO
This tangy squid salad has shallot for sweetness, chiles for heat, lime juice and zest for tang, and peanuts for crunch. Combined they make for a deeply flavored and utterly refreshing dish. Here the salad is served as an hors d'oeuvres, either piled on cucumber rounds or scooped into shot glasses and served with a fork. But it's also excellent as a first course served over Boston lettuce leaves.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse squid under cool running water. Drain and transfer them to a paper towel to dry completely. Cut bodies into 1/2-inch rings and halve tentacles.
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Let pan get very hot, heating it for a good 5 minutes. Move half the squid from the paper towels to a bowl, so they don't stick when you slide them into the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Season squid with salt, slide them into the pan, and cook without moving for 1 minute. Flip squid and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with remaining squid and oil. Don't overcrowd the pan; if your skillet doesn't fit the squid comfortably, cook them in smaller batches.
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked squid with lime juice and zest, fish sauce, shallot, jalapeño and cilantro. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour (or refrigerate for up to 6 hours, then bring to room temperature before serving). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve mounded onto cucumber rounds or scooped into shot glasses (and served with a fork), with peanuts sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 165 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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Asish Bala
bala-asish@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Okwy Vivian
ov@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish.
ekene emmanuel
emmanuel.ekene7@gmail.comThis was a great dish to serve at a party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
kolawole Bello
b.kolawole46@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of squid, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the squid was cooked perfectly.
Bikash Paswan
b.paswan74@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
shuja abbas mirza
m8@hotmail.frI wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The squid was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Bossman Customz
b-customz55@yahoo.comThis dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The squid is cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Tom Power
powertom51@hotmail.co.ukI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves squid. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Emily Young
youngemily9@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
haidar gharib
h_gharib40@gmail.comThis was the best squid dish I have ever had. The squid was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sitaram Karki
sitaram88@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Pleasure Tapa
t@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.
Cheryl Ann Hodges
cheryl_a11@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The squid was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Tushar Raj
r.t@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Zahoor Ahmed
zahoor@aol.comThis was my first time cooking squid and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Razia Irk'z
r-irkz71@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The squid is tender and the sauce is spicy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kachisicho Nkiruka
nkiruka_kachisicho89@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! The squid was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.