Best Squid Salad With Mint Recipes

SQUID SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Poach squid in two quarts water with lemon juice and vinegar until tender (about 20 to 30 minutes). Cook potatoes until tender and cut them into one-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Make dressing. Combine garlic and parsley and add olive oil, pepper flakes, vinegar and lemon juice. Shred mint leaves and add them to the mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Combine the squid and potatoes in a serving bowl and add dressing. Toss and let marinate for at least three hours in the refrigerator before serving.

SPICY SQUID SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Score the squid on a chopping board. Place in a bowl with the roasted chili paste and oil. Mix well. Place on a griddle or barbecue and grill for a few minutes each side until the squid is golden brown. Be careful not to overcook or the squid will be chewy.
• In the meantime, pound the ginger and garlic together in a pestle and mortar. Add the honey, lime, and fish sauce and mix well. Whisk in the sunflower and sesame oil.
• Chop the cucumber, pepper, spring onions and chili peppers and place in a bowl with mixed salad leaves, mint and coriander.
• Finely slice the grilled squid and add to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SQUID, FRIED PLANTAIN AND MANGO SALAD WITH FRESH MINT AND SMOKED CHILE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry the plantain slices in batches until crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve. Heat a grill or grill pan. Brush the squid with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper and grill for 3 minutes on each side. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Assembly: Toss the squid, mangoes and arugula with the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Heap the salad onto a large platter and garnish with the fried plantains, red pepper and mint leaves.

SAUTEED SQUID WITH CHILES, MINT AND LIME

Steps:

• Rinse the squid under cool running water. Drain and transfer to a paper towel to dry completely. Cut the bodies into 1/2-inch rings and leave the tentacles whole. Pat dry again with paper towels.
• Place a large skillet over high heat. Let the pan get very hot, for a good 5 minutes. Move the squid from the paper towels to a bowl, so that they don't stick before you add them to the pan. Add half the oil to the skillet. Sprinkle half the squid with salt, slide them into the pan along with half the chiles and cook without moving for 1 minute. Flip squid and stir in half the garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until squid is tender. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining squid, garlic, chiles and oil. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan; if your skillet doesn't fit the squid comfortably, cook them in smaller batches.
• Squeeze lime all over the squid and sprinkle with mint.
• Top the crusty bread with sliced avocado if you like, and season avocado with salt and lime juice. Serve with the squid.

SEASIDE SQUID SALAD

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse the squid under cold water and pat dry. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise. Cut the bodies in half lengthwise as well and then into 1/2-inch wide pieces. Set aside.
• Over high heat, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan. Decrease the heat in order to maintain a simmer. Place the squid in a steamer basket and gently set over the simmering water. Cover and steam for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the steamer basket from the pot and plunge the squid into ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the water and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper. Add the squid, tomato, onion, capers and cilantro and toss until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.