Soy And Lime Calamari Skewers Food

BBQ ASIAN CALAMARI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. While skewers are soaking, combine vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, oil, ginger and onions. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Cut calamari rings in half. After skewers have soaked for 30 minutes - drain water and thread calamari onto skewers going back and forth, concertina style (looks like little waves).
• Heat a large frying pan or barbecue plate on high. Spray skewers with cooking oil and cook for 2 minutes, turning or until tender. Serve with the soy and lime sauce.

SQUID & PRAWN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Peel the king prawns and cut the cleaned squid into 3cm pieces, then thread onto three skewers. Light the barbecue. Brush the skewers with your chosen glaze, then, when the flames have died down, cook for 2 mins on each side (or, cook in a griddle pan set over a high heat). Brush with the rest of the glaze and cook for another 1 min on each side until charred and sticky.

GRILLED FAT PIECES OF SQUID

Steps:

• Put the first seven ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Place a large grill pan on two burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill and get it very hot. Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a square. Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towels and then carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill (or the ridges of the grill pan) to create a nonstick surface.
• Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry. Split the tubes from top to bottom, then cut in half diagonally so that you get 2 triangles from each squid. Score the flesh lightly in a diamond pattern. Thread a skewer through the length of each to keep the squid flat on the grill. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the calamari on the grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
• Serve the squid with the chili sauce, along with remaining lime juice and mint leaves.

SPICED CALAMARI SKEWERS WITH GRILLED LIME

Steps:

• Put the curry, cumin, fennel, peppercorns, cayenne, and salt in a spice mill or clean coffee grinder. Grind to a fine powder and set aside.
• Rinse the calamari tubes under cool water and pat dry. Split the bodies from top to bottom so you have 2 triangular pieces from each. Thread a skewer through the length of each piece to secure. Put the skewered calamari on a platter and drizzle with a 3-count of oil. Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat, or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Fold a few paper towels into a thick square. Blot some oil on the paper towels and then carefully and quickly wipe the ridges of the grill pan or the hot grates of the grill. Grill the calamari for 2 minutes per side (no longer or they will get rubbery). Place the limes on the grill, cut side down, for 2 minutes or until slightly charred.
• Sprinkle a little of the spice mix on the calamari and stack the skewers on a serving platter. Squeeze the grilled limes over the calamari and serve immediately.