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Chilli and Thai Basil Squid
Laura Romeo - Weber Grill Expert
Difficulty:
easy
Fuel Type:
- Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients
Instructions
the Ingredients
Instructions
Fresh squid on the barbie at its finest! This recipe involves a marinade of fish sauce, chilli, garlic and Thai Basil; for a perfect balance of salt, spice, garlic and floral notes. A quick fry of basil leaves adds a nice crispy texture to the dish. All tied together with a squeeze of caramelised lime.
- prepare the squid, slice the hoods in half lengthways. Score the inside of the hoods and slice crossways into 1.5cm strips. Add the squid to a dish along with the garlic, chopped chilli, chopped basil, fish sauce, black pepper and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate. For best results cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over high heat (250°C-290°C). Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a small Q Ware Frying Pan. Place the pan onto the barbecue for 10 minutes while it is preheating.
Related Grill Skills
- Prepare the barbecue for direct cooking over high heat (250°C-290°C). Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a small Q Ware Frying Pan. Place the pan onto the barbecue for 10 minutes while it is preheating.
Related Grill Skills
- Prepare the charcoal barbecue for direct cooking over high heat (250°C-290°C). Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a small Q Ware Frying Pan. Place the pan onto the barbecue for 5 minutes to preheat the oil.
Related Grill Skills
- Prepare your barbecue for direct cooking over high heat (290°C-315°C). If you are using a Weber Pulse, preheat your barbecue with the lid closed and your control knob(s) on high for 15 minutes, or until the barbecue reaches 260°C. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a small Q Ware Frying Pan. Place the pan onto the barbecue while it is preheating.Prepare your barbecue for direct cooking over high heat. If you are using a Weber SmokeFire, set the temperature to 290°C+ and preheat. Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a small Q Ware Frying Pan. Place the pan onto the barbecue for 5 minutes to preheat the oil.
- Add the ½ cup fresh whole Thai basil leaves to the hot oil. Fry the leaves for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove the fried basil leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the frying pan from the grill and leave to cool on a heat proof surface. Place the squid onto the cooking grill in a singular layer, grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 2 minutes, until just slightly golden. Flip the squid and cook for a further 2 minutes, remove from the barbecue. It is best to take the squid off the barbecue slightly early rather than over cooking. Grill the lime, cut side down for 2 minutes to caramelise.Add the ½ cup fresh whole Thai basil leaves to the hot oil. Fry the leaves for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove the fried basil leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the frying pan from the grill and leave to cool on a heat proof surface. Place the squid onto the cooking grill in a singular layer, grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 2 minutes, until just slightly golden. Flip the squid and cook for a further 2 minutes, remove from the barbecue. It is best to take the squid off the barbecue slightly early rather than over cooking. Grill the lime, cut side down for 2 minutes to caramelise.Add the ½ cup fresh whole Thai basil leaves to the hot oil. Fry the leaves for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove the fried basil leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the frying pan from the grill and leave to cool on a heat proof surface. Place the squid onto the cooking grill in a singular layer, grill over direct high heat (over the fire), with the lid closed, for 2 minutes, until just slightly golden. Flip the squid and cook for a further 2 minutes, remove from the barbecue. It is best to take the squid off the barbecue slightly early rather than over cooking. Grill the lime, cut side down for 2 minutes to caramelise.Once your barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. If you are using a Weber Pulse: leave the control knob(s) on high (290°C+). Add the ½ cup fresh whole Thai basil leaves to the hot oil. Fry the leaves for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove the fried basil leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the frying pan from the grill and leave to cool on a heat proof surface. Place the squid onto the cooking grill in a singular layer, grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 2 minutes, until just slightly golden. Flip the squid and cook for a further 2 minutes, remove from the barbecue. It is best to take the squid off the barbecue slightly early rather than over cooking. Grill the lime, cut side down for 2 minutes to caramelise.Once your barbecue has preheated to the set temperature (SmokeFire: 290°C+), brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Add the ½ cup fresh whole Thai basil leaves to the hot oil. Fry the leaves for 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove the fried basil leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and leave to drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove the frying pan from the grill and leave to cool on a heat proof surface. Place the squid onto the cooking grill in a singular layer, grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 2 minutes, until just slightly golden. Flip the squid and cook for a further 2 minutes, remove from the barbecue. It is best to take the squid off the barbecue slightly early rather than over cooking. Grill the lime, cut side down for 2 minutes to caramelise.
- Dish the squid onto a serving platter, top with fried basil leaves, garnish with chilli, fresh basil leaves and finish with a squeeze of caramelised lime.
Tip:
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