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Thai Squid Recipe - Basil Squid

Looking for a Thai squid recipe that’s full of flavor? Try Thai basil squid, a perfect spicy squid recipe Thai style. It’s easy to make and bursting with delicious, bold flavors!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (375g) squid cleaned and cut into rings, and pat dry with paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoons Nam prik phao Thai roasted chili paste
  • 3-4 Thai chilies lightly pounded
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce to taste
  • 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves stems removed

Instructions

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  1. Clean the squid thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Rinse with cold water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then quickly blanch the squid for 5-10 seconds. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a wok with oil, then add the roasted chili paste and Thai chilies. Stir-fry until the spicy aroma fills the air.
  3. Add the squid and stir to combine thoroughly.
  4. Add the fish sauce, stirring a few times before adding the basil leaves. As soon as the leaves are wilted and the squid completely cooked, dish out and serve immediately with rice.

Notes

  • How to clean squid? 
  • Start by peeling off the skin and separating the head from the tube.
  • Remove the ink sac from the innards to prevent any bitter taste or staining.
  • Rinse the body and tentacles under cold water.
  • If the recipe calls for squid rings, cut the tube into rings (about 4 rings for medium-sized squid), and then pat dry with paper towels.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 198mg (66%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 237IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 237IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.