Stir-Fried Squid with Chilli and Basil

Flash-fried squid with chillies, basil, and oyster sauce creates a fabulous and speedy supper using simple stir-fry techniques.

Quick Seafood High Protein Stir-Fry Squid

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

233.1

kcal / serving

932.4 kcal total

Carbs

16g

per serving

64.1 g total

Fat

per serving

31.8 g total

Protein

23.8g

per serving

95.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tsp

Sugar

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Fish Sauce

tbsp

Oyster Sauce

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Garlic

Coarsely chopped

handful

Basil

Thai or ordinary leaves

OilsFats

1.5

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Seafood

450

Squid

Fresh or frozen and defrosted

Vegetables

175

Petit Peas

Fresh or frozen

tbsp

Shallots

Finely sliced

2.5

piece

Thai Chillies

Red, seeds removed, chopped

Method

Split the squid's body in half and remove the transparent bone.

Wash the squid halves under cold water and discard the skin.

Cut the tentacles from the head just above the eye.

Slice the squid meat into 3.5cm strips.

Blanch fresh peas for three minutes in boiling salted water or thaw frozen peas.

Heat oil in a wok and fry garlic for one minute until browned.

Stir-fry the squid in the hot wok for one minute.

Add shallots, chillies, peas, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar and stir-fry for three minutes.

Add basil leaves, stir quickly, and serve garnished with fried garlic.