Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad
Charred Padrón Chiles and Squid Salad is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk serrano chile, olive oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl to combine; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk serrano chile, olive oil, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl to combine; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Very thinly slice 2 Padrón chiles into rings and add to vinaigrette.
Let sit 10 minutes.
Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Pat squid dry with a paper towel; sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper and season with salt and pepper.
Cook, undisturbed, until bottom side is golden brown, about 1 minute.
Toss squid and continue to cook, tossing often, until cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
Transfer to a medium bowl and wipe out skillet.
Heat remaining 1 tsp. vegetable oil in skillet and cook remaining Padrón chiles, tossing occasionally, until blistered and browned in spots and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chiles to bowl with squid; add vinaigrette with sliced chiles, cilantro, and basil and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.