Light salad with squid

2 servings

20 minutes

A light salad with squid is a refined dish of Pan-Asian cuisine, where the freshness of vegetables combines with the tenderness of seafood and a tangy dressing. The light acidity of lime harmoniously highlights the sweetness of honey, while sesame oil adds a nutty depth of flavor. Marinated peppers give the salad vibrant hues, and bean sprouts add a crunchy texture. The dish is perfect as a light appetizer or main course for those who appreciate freshness and exquisite taste. The salad should be served immediately while the squid remains tender and juicy. The origins of the recipe trace back to Asian culinary traditions, where the combination of sweet, spicy, and sour is key to gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 792.9
• Proteins: 84.2g
• Fats: 32.7g
• Carbohydrates: 43.9g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Green onions: 2 pc
• Bean sprouts: 60 g
• Pickled peppers: 2 pc
• Squid: 300 g
• Chili pepper: 0.5 pc
• Honey: 4 tbsp
• Lime: 0.5 pc
• Soy sauce: 5 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: 1 clove

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the chili pepper in half, scoop out the seeds, and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece

3. Combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili pepper in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 4 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 5 tablespoon
   • Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece

4. Grate the zest of half a lime with a fine grater and add it to the sauce. Squeeze lime juice into the sauce and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime: 0.5 piece

5. Wash the zucchini, dry it, and grate it into thin rings or cut it into strips using a special grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece

6. Cut the green onion into rings diagonally.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions: 2 pieces

7. Cut the pickled pepper into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickled peppers: 2 pieces

8. Clean the squid from the chord and membranes.

9. Cut the squid into rings of 1.5 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 300 g

10. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add the crushed garlic clove, and sauté until golden.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 1 clove
    • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

11. Place squid rings in the pan, fry on high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring until they turn white.

    Required ingredients:

    • Squid: 300 g

12. Place zucchini, green onion, sprouts, and pickled pepper in a serving bowl.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 1 piece
    • Green onions: 2 pieces
    • Bean sprouts: 60 g
    • Pickled peppers: 2 pieces

13. Dress the salad with the prepared sauce and mix. Place the squid on top of the salad and discard the garlic.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey: 4 tablespoons
    • Soy sauce: 5 tablespoon
    • Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
    • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
    • Lime: 0.5 piece
    • Squid: 300 g

14. Serve the salad immediately.