Crispy Squid and Stone Crab Salad with Red Pepper-M

Name: Crispy Squid and Stone Crab Salad with Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette, Mint, Cilantro and Cherry Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette; 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 small roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped; Juice of 2 fresh limes; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 to 2 teaspoon chipotle pepper puree (depending on how spicy you like); 1/2 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Honey, to taste; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Peanut oil; 1 1/2 cups rice flour; 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups cold water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 pound baby squid, cut into rings; 1 1/2 pounds stone crab claws, meat removed and chopped; 1/2 pound micro greens; 1/4 pound watercress; 1 head frisee; 4 whole cherry peppers, jarred in vinegar, drained and thinly sliced; Cilantro leaves, for garnish; Chopped fresh mint, for garnish

Servings: persons

Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 small roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped
Juice of 2 fresh limes
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 teaspoon chipotle pepper puree (depending on how spicy you like)
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Honey, to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Peanut oil
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups cold water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound baby squid, cut into rings
1 1/2 pounds stone crab claws, meat removed and chopped
1/2 pound micro greens
1/4 pound watercress
1 head frisee
4 whole cherry peppers, jarred in vinegar, drained and thinly sliced
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Chopped fresh mint, for garnish

1
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth; season with honey, salt and pepper to taste.
2
Crispy Stone Crab and Squid Salad
3
Fill a large saucepan halfway with the oil and heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
4
Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels, set aside.
5
Whisk together the flour and 1 1/2 cups of the water in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
6
The mixture should resemble crepe batter; if it is too thick add more water a few tablespoons at a time.
7
Then season with salt and pepper.
8
Season squid and crab with salt and pepper and working in batches, dip 1/3 of the squid in the rice flour batter and allow the excess to drip off.
9
Fry until lightly golden brown and crisp.
10
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the paper towel lined plate and season immediately with salt.
11
Repeat with the remaining squid and crab, dipping into the batter then frying in batches.
12
Place the greens in a bowl and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the mango-red pepper vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
13
Mound the greens on a platter and place some of the sliced cherry peppers on top.
14
Place the squid and crab around the perimeter of the platter, drizzle all with more of the vinaigrette and garnish with cilantro leaves and chopped mint.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette, 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped, 1 small roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped, Juice of 2 fresh limes, and more.

Yes, Crispy Squid and Stone Crab Salad with Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette, Mint, Cilantro and Cherry Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Squid and Stone Crab Salad with Red Pepper-Mango Vinaigrette, Mint, Cilantro and Cherry Peppers

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