Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Thai Grilled Squid
- Prepare the squid. Start by cleaning the squid to get rid of innards and the beak. Pat it dry with a paper towel, ensuring it's free of moisture for better grilling. Score the squid lightly with a small knife to help it absorb the marinade.
- Marinate the squid. In a large bowl, combine oyster sauce and Golden Mountain seasoning sauce. Add the clean squid, tossing it to coat fully. Allow it to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Make the dipping sauce. Chop the shallots, garlic, cilantro, and Thai chilis into small pieces. Combine all the dipping sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, adjusting the flavors with extra lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar to your taste.
- Preheat and grill the squid. Set up your charcoal grill until the coals are white-hot or adjust your gas grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated squid on the grill, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are lightly charred and cooked through.
- Brush on marinating sauce. Using a brush, coat the squid with any leftover marinade as they grill, but be careful not to overcook them.
- Serve. Transfer the tender grilled squid to a serving platter. Generously slather it with your zesty dipping sauce, garnishing with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges before serving immediately.
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Notes
Store leftover Thai Grilled Squid in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze it, wrap the squid tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
