Lemongrass and chilli calamari with vege noodle salad

Thai-inspired squid and noodle salad with fragrant herbs and spices, cooked on the barbecue and served with a zingy lime dressing. Calamari perfection that tastes like summer!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 40 mins , plus 20 minutes marinating

Hands-on time: 40 mins

Ingredients

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1kg squid tubes
1 lemongrass stalk, crushed and roughly chopped
3 long red chillies, deseeded
1 bunch coriandercilantroX, leaves picked, roots washed and chopped
2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons grated palm sugar or castor sugar
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup lime juice
lime wedges, to serve
Vege noodle salad
125g thin pad thai rice noodles
3 cups chinese cabbage, finely shredded
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup fresh coriandercilantroX
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon peanut oil
¹/³ cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

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1 On a chopping board, place squid and slice along one side to butterfly. Place squid flesh-side up and using a sharp knife, score flesh to create a honeycomb pattern (do not cut right through). Cut into 8cm x 4cm pieces and place into a bowl.

2 In a blender, place remaining ingredients, except lime wedges, and blitz until finely chopped. Add to bowl with squid and stir. Cover and place in
fridge to marinate for 20 minutes.

3 Meanwhile, make the vege noodle salad. Cook noodles following packet instructions. Refresh in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine noodles and remaining ingredients and toss.

4 Preheat a barbecue hotplate to medium-high. Drain squid from marinade and barbecue, turning often, for 2–3 minutes, or until curled and tender. Transfer to a plate. divide vege noodle salad among serving plates. top with squid and serve with lime wedges.

Variations

Make it low FODMAP: Swap garlic for garlic-infused oil. Use green leaves of spring onion.
Make it vegan: Use slices of firm tofu instead of the calamari hoods.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 530 cal

Kilojoules 2220 kJ

Protein 55 g

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 40 g

Sugar 14 g

Dietary fibre 5 g

Sodium 790 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.