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hot butter cuttlefish

Crispy Hot Butter Cuttlefish Recipe

Quick and easy cuttle fish recipe, that is crispy on the outside.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories:

Servings: 2 people

Equipment

  • Pots and pants
  • Cook top

Ingredients

  • 250 g Cuttlefish (Squid)
  • ½ tsp Salt Table salt
  • ¼ tsp Tumeric (Optional)
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1 Capsicum Thinly sliced
  • 2 Chilies Thinly sliced
  • 2 Sprigs Spring onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 Garlic Thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Chili flakes (or chilli paste)
  • 40 g Butter
  • 100 g Cornflour (For coating)

Instructions

  • Prepare the cuttlefish by scoring cris- cross patterns on the top of the cuttlefish and cut long stripes
  • Marinade the cuttlefish with salt, turmeric, and chilli powder and leave aside for 10 minutes
  • Heat a pot of oil on high heat
  • Just before frying coat the marinated cuttlefish in cornflour well, until it's well coated
  • Deep fry the cuttlefish in small batches (if the pan is overcrowded the cuttlefish will get soggy)
  • Deep fry until golden brown and crispy and drain the oil on top of a paper towel
  • Heat a separate pan with 2 Tbsp. of oil on high heat
  • Once the oil is heated add capsicums, chillies, garlic and fry until its cooked
  • Add in the butter & chili flakes
  • Once the butter is melted, add the cuttlefish and spring onion, toss it quickly and take it off the fire
  • Serve immediately

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