Chilli Salt and Pepper Squid
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, Chilli Salt and Pepper Squid is the perfect combination of spice, crunch, and zest. This quick and easy seafood recipe features tender squid rings lightly coated in a seasoned blend of cornflour and spices, fried to perfection for an irresistible crunch. Aromatic garlic, fiery red chilli, and fresh spring onions add a vibrant burst of flavor, while a squeeze of fresh lemon takes it to the next level. Ideal as an appetizer or a light main dish, this restaurant-quality dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for impressing guests or elevating a weeknight dinner. Whether you love spice or crave crispy textures, this Chilli Salt and Pepper Squid recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams squid tubes
- 100 grams cornflour (cornstarch)
- 50 grams plain flour
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
Clean the squid tubes by rinsing them under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel, then slice them into rings about 1 cm thick or into strips if preferred.
In a large bowl, mix the cornflour, plain flour, sea salt, black pepper, and white pepper.
Toss the squid rings in the flour mixture to ensure they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour and set aside on a plate.
In a deep frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, test the oil by dropping in a small cube of bread—it should sizzle and turn golden brown in about 30 seconds.
Fry the squid in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Use a slotted spoon to gently add the squid to the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove the squid and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
In a separate large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced chilli, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Toss the fried squid into the pan with the garlic, chilli, and spring onions. Stir well to coat the squid with the aromatics.
Serve immediately on a platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the squid. Enjoy your Chilli Salt and Pepper Squid!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 507.5 g | 651% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 4887 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 85.1 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1561 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
