Spicy Calamari (Squid)

Name: Spicy Calamari (Squid)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb cleaned squid; 2 Tbsp dry white wine; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 Tbsp asian fish sauce; 1 Tbsp soy sauce, dark; 1 Tbsp sugar; 2 small thai or cayenne peppers, finely chopped (optional); 5 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp peanut oil; GARNISHES; green leaf lettuce; cucumber slices; tomato slices; shredded carrot; cilantro/coriander leaves

By Skip Davis
@Grandpaskip

The squid is marinated in wine and fish sauce to both flavor and tenderize it.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

2 or 3 (with a meal)

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Ingredients

1 lb

cleaned squid
2 Tbsp

dry white wine
1/8 tsp

white pepper
1 Tbsp

cornstarch
2 Tbsp

asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp

soy sauce, dark
1 Tbsp

sugar
2 small

thai or cayenne peppers, finely chopped (optional)
5 clove

garlic, minced
2 Tbsp

peanut oil
GARNISHES
·

green leaf lettuce
·

cucumber slices
·

tomato slices
·

shredded carrot
·

cilantro/coriander leaves
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How to Make Spicy Calamari (Squid)

Step-by-Step

Open squid up so it lies flat on cutting board. Slash the mantle/hood of squid diagonally, then cut diagonal slashes in opposite direction. (do cut cut clear through mantle/hood). Now slice squid into 2 inch wide pieces.
Blend all marinade ingredients. Add squid pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil and drained squid. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes. (Do NOT overcook) Squid pieces will curl when ready.
Garnish with any/all veggies and serve.

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About Spicy Calamari (Squid)

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Other Tag: Quick & Easy

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