A flavorful and aromatic spicy squid curry made with fresh squid, coconut milk, and a blend of spices.

Spicy Squid Curry recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)

Ingredients

  • squid
    squid
    250g
  • coconut milk
    coconut milk
    150g
  • curry powder
    curry powder
    2tsp
  • cooking oil
    cooking oil
    2tbsp
  • black pepper
    black pepper
    1pinch
  • garlic
    garlic
    2clove
  • onion
    onion
    1
  • ginger
    ginger
    1in
  • lemongrass
    lemongrass
    1sprig
  • salt
    salt
    1pinch
  • fish sauce
    fish sauce
    1tbsp

How to make Spicy Squid Curry

  1. Step 1

    Clean the squid and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Remove the skin.

  2. Step 2

    In a pan, sauté ginger, garlic, onion, lemongrass, and black pepper until aromatic.

  3. Step 3

    Add the squid to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Sauté for 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the coconut milk and add the curry powder. Let it boil for another 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add fish sauce or salt to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

260.0kcal (13%)

Protein

11.9g (23.76%)

Carbs

3.4g (1.23%)

Sugars

1.3g (2.5%)

Healthy Fat

3.9g

Unhealthy Fat

17.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Garnish with green onion or cilantro for added freshness.

FAQS

  1. Can I use frozen squid?

    Yes, you can use frozen squid. Just make sure to thaw it completely before cooking.

  2. What can I use instead of fish sauce?

    You can use soy sauce or tamari as a substitute for fish sauce.

  3. Is this dish very spicy?

    The level of spiciness can be adjusted by the amount of curry powder used.

  4. Can I add vegetables to this curry?

    Yes, you can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.

  5. How do I store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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