
🇹🇭 Thai
Squid Grilled
🇹🇭 Thai
Smoky grilled squid with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of lime to finish. 19 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.
Prep 15 min Cook 4 min Serves 4 Easy
Ingredients
- Honey1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Lime1, juiced
- Fish Sauce2 tbsp
- Shallots3 cloves, crushed
- Squid400 g
- Coconut Oil2 tbsp
- Red Curry Paste1 tsp
- Lemongrass2 stalks, minced
Optional extras
- Thai Basilhandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the Coconut Oil, lime juice, garlic, red curry paste and salt into a quick marinade.
- 2
Coat the squid completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
- 3
Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.
- 4
Grill the squid in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
- 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with thai basil and extra lime.
Chef's tip
Don't move the squid for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.
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