Spicy Thai Squid

Spice up your dinner with Spicy Thai Squid, a flavorful dish ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests. Enjoy bold Thai flavors today.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
2 shallots peeled and thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
100 g maitake mushrooms torn into pieces (or substitute with shiitake or button mushrooms)
450 g cleaned squid bodies cut into rings and tentacles left whole or halved
2 teaspoons quality fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
60 ml water
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves

Equipment

Large skillet or wok
Sharp knife
Wooden spoon or spatula
Cutting board
Measuring spoons

Method

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
Toss in the garlic and chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant, then set aside in a bowl.
In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and crank up the heat to high.
Sauté the mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden, then add to the bowl with aromatics.
Return the skillet to high heat, add oil if necessary, and lay the squid in a single layer.
Cook squid for about 3 minutes until starting to brown, then transfer to the bowl.
Lower the heat to medium and pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water, stirring to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
Return squid, mushrooms, and aromatics to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce.
Add the Thai basil leaves and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly wilted.
Serve immediately over steamed rice, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust the number of chilies to your heat preference, or omit seeds for a milder dish. Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Try this dish with shrimp or tofu for variations, and serve it over jasmine rice for a traditional pairing. Enjoy fresh for the best taste and texture!