spicy calamari (squid)

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

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Skip Davis

Morton, MS

Updated on Jun 12, 2012

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

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method ---

yield 2 or 3 (with a meal)

Ingredients

1 pound cleaned squid
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
1 tablespoon sugar
2 small thai or cayenne peppers, finely chopped (optional)
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
GARNISHES
- green leaf lettuce
- cucumber slices
- tomato slices
- shredded carrot
- cilantro/coriander leaves

How To Make spicy calamari (squid)

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Blend all marinade ingredients. Add squid pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Garnish with any/all veggies and serve.
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