Grilled Squid with Sambal Matah & Slaw
Charred squid with punchy sambal matah (raw chili-shallot sauce) and cool shredded cabbage. Weeknight-easy, restaurant-quality, ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 31g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Make sambal matah: combine chilies, shallots, fish sauce, and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Season squid generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet or grill to high until smoking.
Step 3
Sear squid 90 seconds per side without moving — it should char and curl at the edges.
Step 4
Scatter cabbage on a plate. Top with charred squid and pour sambal matah over everything.
Step 5
Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra sambal on the side if you want.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or grill pan
- small mixing bowl
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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