Sticky garlic squid recipe
This sticky garlic squid is an ideal easy sharing dish, ready in just 15 minutes. Squid is stir-fried in garlic and chilli until caramelised, then topped with crispy capers for a simple finishing touch. Serve with plenty of fresh herbs and lemon to squeeze over.
See method- Serves 6
- 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
- 177 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil, plus 2 tsp
- 60g capers, drained
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 750g squid, defrosted if frozen, sliced into 0.5cm rings
- 2 lemons, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
- 10g fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 735kJ 177.0kcal
- Fat
- 11g
- Saturates
- 2g
- Salt
- 1.5g
- Sugars
- 0g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 2.1gProtein 16.9gFibre 0.5g
Method
- Heat the 2 tsp oil in a nonstick frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the capers for 30 secs until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a mixing bowl with ½ tsp paprika. Toss together.
- Wipe out the pan and heat 2 tbsp oil over a high heat. Add half the garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 10 secs. Add half the squid in an even layer. Cook for 1 min until it starts to turn golden, then stir-fry for 3-4 mins until cooked. Season with salt, half the lemon juice and half the parsley. Mix and transfer to a warm serving dish. Repeat with the remaining squid. Top with the capers and remaining paprika and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
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