Spicy Squid Salad
Delight in the bold flavors of Spicy Squid Salad, featuring tender grilled squid, fresh cherry tomatoes, cilantro, purslane, and Thai basil. This vibrant dish is elevated by the zesty combination of lime juice and zest, and a kick of heat from a fresh chile pepper. A sprinkle of toasted peanuts adds a satisfying crunch, making this salad an exciting and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil , plus more for the grill
- 2 tsps garlic , finely grated
- 1 lb squid (bodies and tentacles), cleaned
- Kosher salt , to taste
- 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice , plus more to taste
- 1 tsp lime zest , finely grated
- 1 small shallot , peeled and julienned (about ½ cup)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1 fresh hot chile pepper (such as serrano, Fresno or jalapeño), cut into thin rounds
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 cup purslane with tender stems
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted peanuts , lightly crushed
Wine Pairing
- Cviček
Instructions
- STIR together the olive oil and garlic, in a medium mixing bowl. Add the squid and toss. Set aside for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- PREPARE a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high heat. When ready to cook the squid, season it with salt. Grill the squid, turning occasionally, until it's lightly charred and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes for the bodies and 3 to 4 minutes for the tentacles. Transfer the squid to a cutting board and cut the bodies into ½-inch rings.
- TOSS the squid with the vinegar, lime juice and zest. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, fresh chile, cilantro, purslane, basil and peanuts, and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, chile and lime juice if needed. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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