GRILLED SQUID AND PLUM SALAD WITH CILANTRO, MINT, AND PEANUTS

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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Nut     Shellfish     Plum     Mint     Peanut     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
4 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb cleaned small squid
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 firm-ripe medium plums (1 1/4 lb), halved lengthwise, pitted, and each half cut into sixths
3/4 lb Napa cabbage, thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Accompaniment: lime wedges
Special Equipment
a well-seasoned ridged grill pan

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime juice, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, chile paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Cut squid bodies open to make flat pieces and, holding knife almost parallel to work surface (at a 30-degree angle), score inner side of flattened squid in a crosshatch pattern (do not cut all the way through). Pat squid bodies and tentacles dry and toss with vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then grill squid bodies, in batches if necessary, crosshatch sides down first, turning once, until just cooked through (squid will curl up as it cooks), about 2 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board as grilled and keep warm, covered. Grill tentacles in same manner. Cut squid bodies crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
  • Grill plums, in batches if necessary, turning once, until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes. Transfer as grilled to a bowl.
  • Toss cabbage with cilantro, mint, scallion, 1/4 cup peanuts, half of dressing, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mound salad on plates and top with squid and plums. Drizzle with dressing to taste and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup peanuts.

Ragel Elizabeth Tope
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The squid was cooked perfectly and the plum salad was a great addition. I would definitely make this dish again.


Brigid Sleevi
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The squid was grilled perfectly and the plum salad was delicious. The cilantro, mint, and peanuts added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make this dish agai


Takiti Itu
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of grilled squid and plums, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors and textures went together really well. The squid was grilled perfectly and the plum salad was a great complement. I would definite


Neil David
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste, but I think that's just because I didn't use enough spices. Otherwise, it was a delicious and unique dish. The squid was cooked perfectly and the plum salad was very refreshing. I would definitely make th


Ivan Estiler
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The squid was perfectly grilled and the plum salad was a great addition. The cilantro, mint, and peanuts added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make this dish again.


muyimeri trevor
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a lot of chili peppers. Otherwise, it was a delicious and unique dish. The squid was cooked perfectly and the plum salad was very refreshing. I would definitely make


Chala Zekariyas
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What a delicious and unique salad! The grilled squid was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful smoky flavor. The plum salad was a great complement, and the cilantro, mint, and peanuts added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make this salad


Paul David
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I've never had grilled squid before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The squid was grilled to perfection and was so tender and flavorful. The plum salad was a great addition, and the cilantro, mint, and peanuts added a nice touch of freshness. O


M Jamshed thekedar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make! I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out so delicious. The squid was cooked perfectly, and the plum salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!


Me Sakil
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This grilled squid and plum salad was a delightful surprise! The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced, with the grilled squid providing a smoky and savory base for the sweet and tangy plums. The cilantro, mint, and peanuts added a refreshing