Salt & pepper squid

Salt & pepper squid

Try this quick Asian way with squid, just add a squirt of lemon for an easy summer lunch

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25 minutes

Method

  1. Crush together the peppercorns, chilli flakes and sea salt with a pestle and mortar then mix with the flours. Slit the squid hoods down one side, open out then score the inside lightly in a criss-cross pattern. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  2. Fill a large pan or wok 1/3 full with oil. Heat until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Coat the squid pieces in the flour, shaking off the excess, and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Serve with lemon wedges.

416 kcalories, protein 32.8g, carbohydrate 30.6g, fat 18.9 g, saturated fat 2.9g, fibre 0.5g, salt 4.33 g

Recipe from olive magazine, August 2007.

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  • 23 April 2008

    KathrynV rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious! I have made this twice now - both times for dinner parties and both times it has been a resounding success. My brother-in-law now thinks I am the world's greatest cook! We like our food slightly spicier, so I added slightly more chilli-flakes.

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  • 23 July 2008

    redsnapperuk commented on this recipe

    I made this up last night for my family and was surprised at how much my kids loved it (5yo and 2yo). I didn't have the Szechuan peppercorns so I used blackpepper. Will absolutely be making this again and again!!!!

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  • 07 September 2008

    Annemie Bekker rated and commented on this recipe

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    Love it!

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  • 25 March 2009

    JenS rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very tasty! Second time we left out peppercorns and added more chilli flakes and swapped sea salt for garlic salt - just for a change and served with the lemon, garlic mayo and some rocket. Perfect!

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  • 16 May 2009

    elliecopter rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The best squid recipe ever

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  • 08 August 2009

    itsame rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is a fab recipe although next time I would add a little more of both the peppercorns and chilli flakes for a bit more spice. I also garnished with some chopped garlic and spring onions fried off in a some dark soy, which went down a treat :)

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  • 18 August 2009

    callingpiper rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    yum

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  • 13 April 2010

    Jules commented on this recipe

    So easy and the result is delicious !!! I tend to add a little more chilli flakes for that extra spice !!!

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  • 07 September 2010

    runningkitten rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious, and was really surprised at how cheap squid is! I served this on a bed of rocket and was very pleased with myself! The only warning I would give is ensure that the fat really is as hot as it can get as intitially i put the squid in to early and the flour doesnt go crispy which is horrid, but as long as your fat is hot it will be a success!

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  • 15 October 2010

    penguin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The perfect starter - quick and easy, yet looks impressive and tastes delicious! Groundnut oil really does enhance the flavour of deep frying. I just used black peppercorns, and garnished with chopped fresh chilli and a bit of fresh coriander. Good enough for a dinner party, I'll be serving this tomorrow as our starter when friends are round.

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  • 05 January 2011

    Yum Yum rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I absolutely love this recipe! Unfortunately my boyfriend is allergic to nuts, does anyone have any suggestions for a different type of oil that will get hot enough and taste great?

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  • 27 January 2011

    Karin rated this recipe

    4 stars

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  • 09 February 2011

    smokey rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The Best!!! Must try everyone.

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  • 11 March 2011

    eve_olution commented on this recipe

    @ YumYum, to avoid the nut allergy problem you could you grapeseed oil.

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  • 07 May 2011

    itsaimii rated this recipe

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  • 08 May 2011

    Gary rated and commented on this recipe

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    Excellent, converted my wife to squid

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  • 26 August 2011

    Bluedude rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this tonight, loved it, wouldn't change it at all..

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  • 09 September 2011

    Fossegirl commented on this recipe

    Made this and it was delicous. However, then found another recipe which required you to do the following after cooking the squid. Add ginger, garlic, chinese five spice, coriander powder, 1 chicken stock cube powder,salt and pepper and two tablespoons of Shaorxing Wine or substitue with Gin and cook for a couple of minutes then add squid back into the wok for a minute and serve. I added a little water as well. It was to die for and my husband who doesn't eat squid loved it.

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  • 01 October 2011

    Hannah commented on this recipe

    Imade this but I didn't have ant cornflour so I just added a bit more flour. I also dipped the squid in egg before the flour and it was yuuuuummmmmmmyyy!will definately make again!

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  • 22 October 2011

    chocoholic commented on this recipe

    Umm� won't the squid go rubbery if we cook it straight away in oil ?

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • 400g squid , cleaned
  • groundnut oil for deep frying
  • lemon wedges to serve
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416 kcalories, protein 32.8g, carbohydrate 30.6g, fat 18.9 g, saturated fat 2.9g, fibre 0.5g, salt 4.33 g

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