Charred Thai Squid with Garlic & Lime
Whole squid seared hard over high heat until charred and tender, finished with a punchy garlic-lime dressing. The quickest Thai seafood dinner—just salt, heat, and a squeeze of lime.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mince garlic and chili together. Whisk with fish sauce, lime juice, zest, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Pat squid dry. Cut into 3-inch rings; score the inner surface in a crosshatch pattern.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers and barely smokes, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Add squid in a single layer. Sear 90 seconds per side without moving—you want hard char, not pale.
Step 5
Pour garlic-lime dressing over the squid. Toss to coat and warm through, ~30 seconds.
Step 6
Scatter cilantro over top. Serve immediately with rice or as-is.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small bowl
- whisk
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