Charred Chili Squid
Thai-style grilled squid with a fiery chili-lime glaze, charred on a sheet pan until the edges curl and char. Ready in 15 minutes—pure TikTok gold.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb squid (cleaned, bodies and tentacles)
- 3 tbsp Thai red chili paste
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Score the bodies in a crosshatch pattern, cutting halfway through.
- 2
Mix chili paste, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl until smooth.
- 3
Toss squid with the chili paste until fully coated. Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- 4
Roast at 475°F until edges are charred and tentacles curl, 10-12 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over top. Serve hot with jasmine rice or over greens.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- oven preheated to 475°F
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