Chilli calamari with asian salad

Serves 4

Per serve
Kilojoules 1820 (433 Cal)
Protein 37 g
Fat 5.4 g
Saturated fat 1.1 g
Carbohydrate 56 g
Fibre 5 g

Marinade
* grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
* 2 tablespoons ready-made sweet chilli sauce
* 1 teaspoon canola oil
* 8 large cleaned squid tubes
* 270 g (91/2 oz) packet of dried udon noodles
* 1 small red capsicum (pepper), thinly sliced
* 3 red Asian shallots, or French shallots, thinly sliced
* 200 g (7 oz) baby Asian salad leaves
* 180 g (6 oz/2 cups) bean sprouts, trimmed
* olive oil spray

lemon dressing
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
* 2 teaspoons grated palm sugar (jaggery) or soft brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon salt-reduced fish sauce
* 1 small red chilli, seeded and chopped

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large, non-metallic bowl. Lightly score the skin of the squid in a zigzag pattern. Slice the squid into 5 cm (2 inch) pieces and add them to the marinade, tossing until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or longer if possible.

Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes, or according to the packet instructions. Drain, then rinse well in cold water and drain again. Cut the noodles into shorter lengths using kitchen scissors, then place in a salad bowl. Add the capsicum, shallot, salad leaves and bean sprouts.

In a small bowl, mix together the lemon dressing ingredients and set aside.

Lightly spray a barbecue flat plate or large frying pan with olive oil spray and heat until very hot. Drain the squid from the marinade and cook, tossing frequently, for 2 minutes, or until just tender.

Toss the squid through the salad with the lemon dressing. Serve immediately.

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Recipes

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