Stir-Fried Squid with Ginger and Scallions
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and aromatic *Stir-Fried Squid with Ginger and Scallions*—a quick and flavorful dish perfect for seafood lovers! Tender pieces of squid are stir-fried to perfection with the bold, warming flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions. A savory mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sesame oil creates a glossy, irresistible coating, while a splash of cornstarch slurry lightly thickens the sauce for a restaurant-quality finish. The addition of red bell peppers adds a pop of color and natural sweetness, complementing the dish’s zesty ending with lime wedges. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a speedy yet impressive weeknight dinner. Serve it with steamed rice for a comforting and complete Asian-inspired meal! Keywords: stir-fried squid recipe, ginger and scallion squid, Asian seafood dishes, easy squid stir-fry, quick seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh squid, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing the squid: Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Slice the bodies into rings and keep the tentacles whole.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set it aside to slightly thicken the sauce later.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
Add the thinly sliced ginger and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the minced garlic and continue to stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Toss in the sliced red bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the squid to the pan and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they turn opaque and start to curl.
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything to coat evenly.
Season with salt and white pepper, mixing well to combine.
Add the scallions and cook for another minute.
Stir the prepared cornstarch slurry and pour it into the pan. Stir-fry everything quickly until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 3007 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 84.6 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2013 mg | 43% | |
*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.
