Brick Grilled Baby Squid with Tamarind-Mint Dressin

Name: Brick Grilled Baby Squid with Tamarind-Mint Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds squid bodies, cleaned; Peanut oil; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 large bricks wrapped twice in aluminum foil; Tamarind-Mint Dressing, recipe follows; Chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons tamarind paste; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup peanut oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds squid bodies, cleaned
Peanut oil
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 large bricks wrapped twice in aluminum foil
Tamarind-Mint Dressing, recipe follows
Chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup peanut oil

1
Heat grill to high heat.
2
Brush squid with oil on both sides and season with salt and white pepper.
3
Place the squid on the grill close together and lay the bricks over the squid.
4
Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on 1 side, remove bricks, turn the squid over and place the bricks back on the squid and continue grilling for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Remove the squid from the grill, place on a platter and immediately drizzle with the Tamarind-Mint Dressing.
6
Garnish with chopped mint.
7
Combine tamarind, vinegar, orange juice, mint, mustard and salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
8
Adjust seasoning.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds squid bodies, cleaned, Peanut oil, Salt and freshly ground white pepper, 2 large bricks wrapped twice in aluminum foil, and more.

Yes, Brick Grilled Baby Squid with Tamarind-Mint Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Brick Grilled Baby Squid with Tamarind-Mint Dressing

Tips for the best results

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