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Squid Grilled
🇹🇭 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. 1

    Whisk the Coconut Oil, lime juice, garlic, red curry paste and salt into a quick marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat the squid completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).

  3. 3

    Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.

  4. 4

    Grill the squid in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.

  5. 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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Watch how it's made

Video: Grilled Squid and Legendary Sauce – Thai Food at Its Best! · on YouTube