Soy and Lime Calamari Skewers Recipe

Name: Soy and Lime Calamari Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup rice wine vinegar; ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons caster sugar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 550 g calamari, tubes cleaned, cut into 1cm-thick rings; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 16 skewers (soaked in water for 30 mins)

Servings: persons

1
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Combine vinegar, soy, lime juice, sugar, oil, ginger and onions.
4
Stir until sugar dissolves.
5
Cut each calamari ring in half.
6
Thread onto skewers in a concertina fashion.
7
Heat a barbecue plate on high heat.
8
Spray skewers with oil.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Barbecue for 2 minutes, turning, or until tender.
11
Serve with soy and lime sauce.

127

kcal

Calories

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: ½ cup rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons caster sugar, and more.

Yes, Soy and Lime Calamari 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soy and Lime Calamari Skewers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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