Coconut Calamari Salad

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Not only did it make a fantastic sort of Thai-like salad, I can see this dish being quite versatile as well. It was very tasty hot and would be great over rice with some of the cooked-down marinade. It would also be amazing over a big bowl of crunchy greens. Just don't skip the toasted coconut as it really does make the dish.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound cleaned calamari, sliced into thin rings

  • 1 small Serrano pepper, minced

  • 1 red Fresno pepper, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion, divided

  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

  1. Combine calamari, serrano pepper, Fresno pepper, lime juice, 2 tablespoons green onion, coconut milk, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, and palm sugar together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 to 3 hours. Pour calamari mixture into a colander set over a sink or bowl and drain, about 5 minutes. Discard liquid.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until oil smokes. Cook and stir calamari mixture in hot oil until calamari turns white and firms, about 1 minute. Pour mixture into a large shallow serving bowl and cool to room temperature. Wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

  3. Toss calamari and any accumulated juices together in the bowl. Add coconut flakes, cilantro, remaining green onion, and lime juice; stir.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
25g Fat
15g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 556mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 461mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.