Quick Squid with Red Chile Sauce and Herbs Recipe

Name: Quick Squid with Red Chile Sauce and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cleaned squid, tubes cut into rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime); 2 green onions, minced; Pinch of salt; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 head butter lettuce, washed and dried, whole leaves picked off the stem; 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves; 1 carrot, grated or cut into fine julienne, or 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 cup Thai sweet chile sauce, such as Mae Ploy brand (see Notes); 1 tablespoon high-heat vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 pound cleaned squid, tubes cut into rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
2 green onions, minced
Pinch of salt
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 head butter lettuce, washed and dried, whole leaves picked off the stem
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
1 carrot, grated or cut into fine julienne, or 1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup Thai sweet chile sauce, such as Mae Ploy brand (see Notes)
1 tablespoon high-heat vegetable oil

1
In a large bowl, combine the squid with the fish sauce, lime juice, green onions, salt, and pepper.
2
Set aside while you heat a wok or large saute pan over high heat.
3
Decoratively assemble the lettuce, cilantro, Thai basil, carrots, and a bowl of chile sauce on a large platter.
4
Add the vegetable oil to the wok over high heat and, when it is hot, add the squid.
5
Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes only, just until the squid ring edges curl up a bit and turn white.
6
Transfer the squid to a bowl, leaving the liquid in the wok.
7
Reduce the liquid down to a thick glaze (making sure to add any juices that accumulate at the bottom of the bowl the squid is resting in), about 5 minutes.
8
Pour the glaze back over the squid and serve it on the platter with the accompaniments.

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cleaned squid, tubes cut into rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime), 2 green onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Quick Squid with Red Chile Sauce and Herbs 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.

Quick Squid with Red Chile Sauce and Herbs

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