Name: Simple Grilled Thai Squid (Pla Muek Yang)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Whole squid (cleaned); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 pieces Cilantro roots (smashed); 0.5 tsp White pepper; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tsp Sugar; 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)

Simple Grilled Thai Squid (Pla Muek Yang)

SnackHigh-ProteinSeafood

Ingredients (8)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Whole squid (cleaned)	1.5 lbs	313	53g	11g	5g
Garlic (minced)	3 cloves	7	0g	2g	0g
Cilantro roots (smashed)	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
White pepper	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Fish sauce	2 tbsp	7	1g	1g	0g
Lime juice	1 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Sugar	1 tsp	8	0g	2g	0g
Chili flakes (optional)	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (8)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Whole squid (cleaned)	1.5 lbs	313	53g	11g	5g
Garlic (minced)	3 cloves	7	0g	2g	0g
Cilantro roots (smashed)	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
White pepper	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Fish sauce	2 tbsp	7	1g	1g	0g
Lime juice	1 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
Sugar	1 tsp	8	0g	2g	0g
Chili flakes (optional)	0.5 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Clean the squid: remove guts, quill, and eyes. Score the body in a crosshatch pattern without cutting through. Leave tentacles whole.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, smashed cilantro roots, white pepper, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well.
Step 3
Add the cleaned squid to the marinade, ensuring it's thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 5
Grill the squid for 2-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until opaque and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook, or it will become tough.
Step 6
Serve immediately, optionally with a spicy seafood dipping sauce.