Pacific Calamari Salad Recipe

Name: Pacific Calamari Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds cleaned squid; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Japanese wasabi paste; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts; 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds cleaned squid
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Japanese wasabi paste
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

1
Slice the squid into thin rings.
2
Coarsely chop the tentacles.
3
Bring two quarts of water to a boil and add the lemon juice and salt to taste.
4
Add the squid.
5
When the water returns to a boil, drain the squid thoroughly and transfer to a mixing bowl.
6
Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar to the warm squid.
7
Dissolve the wasabi in the lime juice and add it along with the ginger and sesame oil.
8
Refrigerate and allow to marinate at least two hours.
9
Before serving, fold in the scallions, peanuts and pineapple.
10
Season to taste with pepper and, if needed, some salt.
11
Scatter the chopped coriander on top.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds cleaned squid, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Pacific Calamari Salad 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.

Pacific Calamari Salad

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