Spicy Thai Squid With Chiles and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Squid With Chiles and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cleaned squid; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; Salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce; 1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, and minced; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro; Cucumber rounds or shot glasses, for serving; Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound cleaned squid
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 small shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, and minced
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
Cucumber rounds or shot glasses, for serving
Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving (optional)

1
Rinse squid under cool running water.
2
Drain and transfer them to a paper towel to dry completely.
3
Cut bodies into 1/2-inch rings and halve tentacles.
4
Place a large skillet over high heat.
5
Let pan get very hot, heating it for a good 5 minutes.
6
Move half the squid from the paper towels to a bowl, so they dont stick when you slide them into the pan.
7
Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet.
8
Season squid with salt, slide them into the pan, and cook without moving for 1 minute.
9
Flip squid and cook 30 seconds more.
10
Repeat with remaining squid and oil.
11
Dont overcrowd the pan; if your skillet doesnt fit the squid comfortably, cook them in smaller batches.
12
In a medium bowl, combine cooked squid with lime juice and zest, fish sauce, shallot, jalapeno and cilantro.
13
Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour (or refrigerate for up to 6 hours, then bring to room temperature before serving).
14
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
15
Serve mounded onto cucumber rounds or scooped into shot glasses (and served with a fork), with peanuts sprinkled on top.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cleaned squid, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, Salt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Squid With Chiles and Cilantro 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.

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Spicy Thai Squid With Chiles and Cilantro

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Variations & substitutions

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