Korean Barbecued Squid On Skewers Recipe

Name: Korean Barbecued Squid On Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned squid bodies; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup sake; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 piece (1 inch) ginger, grated; 2 tbsp shrimp paste; 2 tbsp chili paste; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 stalk (4 inches) fresh lemon grass, white part only, finely chopped; 1 None green pear, coarsely grated; 4 strips (1 inch each) orange peel; 2 None fresh long red chili peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 None lemons, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 lbs cleaned squid bodies
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup sake
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece (1 inch) ginger, grated
2 tbsp shrimp paste
2 tbsp chili paste
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 stalk (4 inches) fresh lemon grass, white part only, finely chopped
1 None green pear, coarsely grated
4 strips (1 inch each) orange peel
2 None fresh long red chili peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 None lemons, cut into wedges

1
Halve squid bodies lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, score inside in a criss-cross pattern at 1/8-inch intervals. Cut into 3 x 1 1/2-inch strips.
2
Place sugar, sake, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, both pastes, oil, vinegar, lemon grass, pear and orange peel in a large bowl; whisk to combine. Add squid; season and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
3
Heat a lightly oiled grill pan on high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high. Drain squid; reserve marinade. Thread squid pieces onto skewers in an `S' shape. Cook skewers, in batches, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade, for 5 mins, or until cooked through and charred lightly.
4
Place skewers on a large platter. Sprinkle with chili peppers and serve with lemon wedges.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs cleaned squid bodies, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup sake, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Korean Barbecued Squid On Skewers 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.

Korean Barbecued Squid On Skewers

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