Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt and Pepper Squid is a deliciously crispy dish that features tender squid coated in a zesty seasoning mix. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, this dish brings the essence of coastal dining to your table. Each bite delivers an irresistible crunch, enhanced by freshly squeezed lemon juice. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create this crowd-pleaser in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh squid (cleaned and sliced into rings)
- 1 cup cornflour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Pat the cleaned squid dry with paper towels to ensure crispness.
- In a bowl, combine cornflour, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each squid ring in the flour mixture until well coated, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F / 175°C).
- Fry squid rings in batches for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125g
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg