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Thai Grilled Squid Recipe (Pla Muek Yang)
Pla muek yang is a Thai grilled squid recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare, paired perfectly with a zesty seafood dipping sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
GRILLED SQUID
- 2.2 lb squid
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
DIPPING SAUCE
- 1 handful of green chilies adjust to taste
- 4 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 handful of Coriander
- 1 handful of mint
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 5 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and turmeric powder in a large bowl. Coat each piece of squid evenly with the marinade, then let them rest for 30 minutes.
- As the squid marinates, you can light your charcoal to get it ready for grilling.
- Meanwhile, we’ll make the dipping sauce. Crush chilies and garlic with a mortar and pestle. Then, add coriander and mint, and complete the sauce by mixing in fish sauce, white sugar, and lime juice.
- When your charcoal is hot, lightly coat the grill with oil using a brush.
- Place the marinated squid on the grill over high heat. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side. Look for the edges to crisp and char slightly, and for the squid to turn opaque, indicating it’s cooked through. Make shallow cuts on the squid’s surface for added visual appeal and even grilling.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
578mg
(193%)
Sodium
1900mg
(79%)
Potassium
722mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 578mg | 193% |
| Sodium | 1900mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 722mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.