Chilli Salt Squid Recipe

Name: Chilli Salt Squid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil (to deep fry); 600 g squid (tubes cleaned); ¼ cup plain flour (35 grams); 1 cos lettuce (baby leaves separated); 1 lime (cut into wedges to serve); 4 slices bread (crusty toasted to serve); 12-1 cup aioli (optional to serve); 1 tablespoon sea salt (flakes); 1 tablespoon chili flakes (dried); 1 tablespoon sichuan peppercorn

Servings: persons

1
TO MAKE CHILLI SALT - toast sea salt, chilli flakes and peppercorns in a small frying pan, tossing often for 5 minutes until peppercorns begin to pop.
2
Place in a small food processor or mortar and pestle and blend until roughly ground.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer or wok until a cube of bread sizzles on contact.
4
Using a sharp knife, cut each squid tube in half lengthways and score inside surface and cut into bite size pieces.
5
Toss squid in flour, shaking off excess and fry in batches for 30 seconds until crisp and golden and then drain on paper towel and scatter over the chilli salt.
6
Serve squid with lettuce, lime wedges, toasted bread and aioli if you like.

1101

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups vegetable oil (to deep fry), 600 g squid (tubes cleaned), ¼ cup plain flour (35 grams), 1 cos lettuce (baby leaves separated), and more.

Yes, Chilli Salt Squid falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilli Salt Squid

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Variations & substitutions

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