Thai-Style Fried Squid with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Thai-Style Fried Squid with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 Thai chile, minced; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 large egg whites; Cornstarch, for dusting; 1 pound cleaned small squid, bodies cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Thai chile, minced
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large egg whites
Cornstarch, for dusting
1 pound cleaned small squid, bodies cut crosswise into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved

1
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon and lime zests and juices and the Thai chile.
2
Season the mayonnaise with salt and pepper.
3
In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350.
4
Set a rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
5
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg whites.
6
Spread cornstarch in another shallow bowl.
7
Working in four batches, dip the squid in the egg whites; press out any excess egg.
8
Dredge the squid in the cornstarch and shake off any excess.
9
Fry the squid in the hot vegetable oil until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the squid to the rack.
11
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
12
Transfer the fried squid to a platter and serve immediately, with the chile-lime mayonnaise.

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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 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Thai-Style Fried Squid with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise 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.

Thai-Style Fried Squid with Chile-Lime Mayonnaise

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