Salt and Pepper Squid

Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Salt and Pepper Squid
15 min.
2
744kcal

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Craving a restaurant-quality appetizer in the comfort of your own kitchen? Look no further than this incredibly quick and easy Salt and Pepper Squid recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish delivers a burst of flavor and a satisfying crispy texture that will have you reaching for more.

This recipe focuses on achieving that perfect balance of salty, savory, and slightly spicy notes, making it an irresistible treat for lunch, dinner, or even a delightful snack to share (or hoard!). Forget complicated marinades and lengthy preparations – we're keeping it simple and focusing on quality ingredients and precise execution. The star of the show is the homemade salt and pepper seasoning, a blend of toasted Szechwan peppercorns and sea salt, freshly ground to release their aromatic intensity. This unique spice mix elevates the humble squid to a whole new level of deliciousness.

And the best part? It's dairy-free, making it a satisfying option for those with dietary restrictions. Plus, at 744 calories per serving (for 2 people!), it's a relatively light and guilt-free indulgence. So, ditch the takeout menu and impress yourself and your loved ones with this flavor-packed Salt and Pepper Squid. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • ounces calamari tubes 
  • cup cornstarch 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • tablespoons szechwan peppercorns 
  • tablespoons sea salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • knife
  • ziploc bags
  • wok
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Slice the calamari tubes down one side and open them up to lay flat. Score the insides with a knife in a cross-hatch pattern. Set aside.
  2. Heat a small skillet over high heat with no oil.
  3. Add the peppercorns, and toast for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they start to sizzle and pop.
  4. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add the salt to the pan and cook over high heat until it has turned a gray color.
  6. Remove from the heat.
  7. Grind the salt and pepper with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until it becomes a fine powder.
  8. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and mix with flour and cornstarch.
  9. Heat the oil in a wok or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot.
  10. Place a few pieces of squid at a time into the bag and shake to coat. Shake off excess and quickly fry them in the oil until browned, turning once. Each one should take about 30 seconds.
  11. Serve and eat immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories744kcal
Protein13.82%
Fat22.97%
Carbs63.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.5
Glycemic Load
35.74
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
28.802174106888%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:743.97kcal
37.2%
Fat:18.74g
28.82%
Saturated Fat:3.39g
21.16%
Carbohydrates:115.99g
38.66%
Net Carbohydrates:111.2g
40.44%
Sugar:0.23g
0.26%
Cholesterol:264.22mg
88.07%
Sodium:7035.35mg
305.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.35g
50.7%
Copper:2.4mg
120.18%
Selenium:74.29µg
106.13%
Manganese:1.79mg
89.66%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.7%
Vitamin B1:0.52mg
34.94%
Phosphorus:342.23mg
34.22%
Vitamin B3:6.28mg
31.38%
Folate:121.74µg
30.44%
Iron:5.01mg
27.82%
Vitamin E:4.05mg
26.97%
Vitamin B12:1.47µg
24.57%
Fiber:4.79g
19.17%
Magnesium:70.37mg
17.59%
Vitamin K:16.67µg
15.88%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.66%
Potassium:482.09mg
13.77%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.81%
Calcium:95.56mg
9.56%
Vitamin C:5.33mg
6.46%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.01%
Vitamin A:92.12IU
1.84%
Source:Allrecipes