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Spicy Thai Squid

Spicy Thai Squid

Spice up your dinner with Spicy Thai Squid! This 30-minute recipe delivers bold flavors and tender squid perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil (sunflower, grapeseed, or peanut)
  • 2 pieces shallots, finely sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 pieces red Thai chilies, finely chopped adjust to taste
  • 100 g maitake mushrooms, shredded or shiitake/cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 450 g cleaned squid, cut into rings and tentacles
  • 2 teaspoons 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 frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife for slicing
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shallots and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden.
  3. Toss in the garlic and chilies and stir for another minute until fragrant, then set aside.
  4. Add more oil if needed, then sauté the mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until golden and slightly crispy; set aside with the aromatics.
  5. Arrange the squid rings in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping occasionally until lightly browned; repeat with the tentacles if necessary.
  6. Lower the heat to medium and add the fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water; stir and bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
  7. Return the squid, mushrooms, and aromatics to the skillet, mix to coat everything in the sauce, then add the Thai basil leaves and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until wilted.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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