Spicy Calamari Saute

"A hot and spicy dish with fresh basil and scallions. Squid can be replaced with shrimp, scallop, or mussel.”

 

Ingredients​

• 12 oz – squid cut into 2 inch strips

• 1 – medium onion (cut into 1 inch slices along the grain)

• 4 – scallions (cut into 2 inch lengths)

• 8-10 – basil leaves

• 1 tsp – grated ginger (optional)

• 1 tbs – CurryFresh red curry paste

• 2 tsp – garlic chili sauce (we use “Rooster” Brand)

• 1/4 – of a lemon (juice)

• 2 tsp – sugar

• 1 tsp – fish sauce

• 1 tsp – salt

• 2 – medium garlic (crushed)

• 1 part corn starch 4 part water solutions (use as thickener if necessary)

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Preparation & Cooking Steps

• Pre-heat sauté pan to medium high

• Add cooking oil

• Add garlic, ginger and sugar when the oil is hot, cook until garlic is “blonde” in color

• Add the onion and sauté for about 60 seconds. The onion may sear a bit on the edges but has not cooked through

• Add the squid, and toss the ingredients together

• Add salt, lemon juice, fish sauce, garlic chili sauce, and curry paste. Stir.

• When the squid curls it means its cooked and dish is done

• Lower the heat; add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch solution to thicken the sauce if desired

• Add the scallions and toss the ingredient together and turn off the heat

• Top with basil leaves before serving

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"Shrimp or scallops are good alternatives to squid. Chinese eggplant is a great way for turning this dish vegetarian.”

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