Humboldt Squid & Prawns Recipe
flash fried, lime, sesame chili sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 3
Coat the Seafood
Dredge the squid slices and prawns in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Seafood
Carefully add the coated squid and prawns to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, sesame oil, and chili flakes to create the sesame chili sauce.
- 6
Serve
Remove the fried squid and prawns from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, drizzled with the sesame chili sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.
