Lime & Coconut Squid



Source: Woolworths

Source: Woolworths

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 375g prepared baby squid, cleaned, 10-12 in total
• 4 limes, halved

Dressing:

• 2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2 limes, finely grated rind and juice
• 1 piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated, 2.5 cm
• 100g coconut, freshly grated
• 4 tbs groundnut oil
• 1 tbs chilli oil
• 1 tbs white wine vinegar



Method

• Step 1Cut down the side of each squid so that they can be laid flat on a chopping board. Using a sharp knife, lightly score the inside flesh in a crisscross pattern.
• Step 2Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Toss the squid in half the dressing until thoroughly coated.
• Step 3Heat a ridged griddle pan until smoking hot, add the limes, cut side down, and cook for 2 minutes or until well charred. Remove from the pan and set aside. Keeping the griddle pan very hot, add the squid pieces and cook for 1 minute. Turn them over and cook for a further minute or until they turn white, lose their transparency and are charred.
• Step 4Transfer the squid to a chopping board and cut into strips. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately with the charred limes and a salad of mixed green leaves.