Soy Sauce Squid

Soy Sauce Squid

This tender and flavorful stir-fried squid recipe is a seafood lover’s delight, combining fresh squid with aromatic ginger, garlic, scallions, and a hint of spice from chili peppers. The secret lies in the delicate knife-scoring technique, ensuring the squid cooks evenly and absorbs the rich umami flavors of oyster sauce and seafood soy sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, the dish starts with a fragrant stir-fry of aromatics, followed by a savory simmer that locks in the squid’s natural sweetness. A splash of cooking wine enhances the dish’s depth, while a final drizzle of oyster sauce adds a glossy, irresistible finish. Perfectly cooked to a tender, just-done texture, this squid dish is garnished with fresh scallions for a vibrant touch. Whether served as a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in minutes. Try it for a deliciously satisfying seafood experience!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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squid
250g

The aromatics

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ginger
15g
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garlic
3 cloves
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scallions
3 stalks
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chili peppers
1-2 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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oyster sauce
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean and wash the squid, removing the bones.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Prepare the ingredients.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Use a knife to make even, small cuts on the squid’s body without cutting all the way through.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a pan with cold oil, then add ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili peppers to stir-fry until fragrant.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add cooking wine, seafood soy sauce, and water to the pan, simmering for 2 minutes.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add the squid that has been marinated with pepper and cooking wine to the pan, cooking for a few minutes until the squid turns white, then add a spoonful of oyster sauce.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Place the squid on a plate, garnishing with scallions.

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