Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid with Spicy Asian Salad

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings as an appetizer; 4 servings as a main course
Level: Intermediate
Total: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings as an appetizer; 4 servings as a main course

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon chili oil
  2. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  3. 2 lemons, juiced
  4. Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  5. 6 ounces mixed baby greens
  6. 1/2 cup peeled and julienned carrots
  7. 2 scallions, chopped lengthwise
  8. Vegetable oil, for frying
  9. 2 eggs, beaten
  10. 5 tablespoons potato starch
  11. 1 pound fresh squid (tubes and tentacles), washed, cleaned and cut into rings
  12. Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
  13. Chile flakes
  14. 2 scallions, green parts only, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the chili oil, vegetable oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. For the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the greens, carrots and scallions, but do not add the dressing yet. Cover with a damp paper towel and set in the fridge until ready to serve.
  3. For the squid: Fill a wok or deep fryer halfway with vegetable oil and heat to 350 degrees F, or until a tiny piece of bread browns in 15 seconds. If frying in a wok, make sure that the wok is stable on a burner or wok ring.
  4. Whisk together the eggs and potato starch, and then coat each squid ring well with the batter. Carefully add the squid rings to the hot oil and fry, in batches, until a light golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and chili flakes.
  5. When ready to serve, toss the salad with a couple tablespoons of the dressing and top with the hot crispy squid. Garnish with sthe liced scallion greens and serve.
  6. Cook’s Notes: You can use frozen squid rings, but fresh are best.
  7. This dish makes a great appetizer or a shared main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 295
Total Fat 24 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 172 mg
Sodium 337 mg
Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 295
Total Fat 24 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 172 mg
Sodium 337 mg

 

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