Crispy Squid Tacos
Get ready to take your taco game to the next level with these Crispy Squid Tacos! Packed with perfectly fried, tender squid and topped with a zesty, flavourful slaw, these tacos offer the perfect balance of crunch and freshness.
Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil (enough for deep frying)
- 300g Squid Tubes
- 250ml Milk
- 1 Lime juiced
- 150g Plain Flour
- 1 Tbsp Chipotle Paste
- 100g Sour Cream
- 1 Lime Zest
- 2 Oranges
- 2 Spring Onion
- 2 Green Chills
- Small Handful Coriander
- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 12 mini tortillas (corn is the nicest but hard to find, use flour if you can't find them)
Step 1
Mix the chipotle paste, sour cream, lime zest (reserve the lime for later), and a generous pinch of salt together.
Step 2
Char the chilies and spring onion directly on the stovetop, using a blowtorch or the highest heat setting in your oven/grill.
Step 3
Use a knife to peel the oranges and roughly chop the segments inside. While you can peel them without cutting, the flavor is much better when the outer pith is removed.
Step 4
Roughly chop the ingredients and gently crush them in a pestle and mortar along with the coriander and ½ teaspoon of flaky sea salt (you can also finely chop them if you prefer).
Step 5
Add the olive oil, lime juice, and oranges, then mix everything together carefully. Let the mixture marinate until you're ready to use it—the flavors develop even more with time.
Step 6
Slice the squid tubes in half lengthwise, then cut them horizontally to resemble French fries.
Step 7
In a bowl, combine the squid, lime juice, and milk. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes. In the meantime, preheat your oil for frying to a medium heat.
Step 8
Place the plain flour in a bowl and season with salt. Coat the squid fries in the plain flour, pressing them well to create plenty of craggly bits.
Step 9
Fry the squid in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Step 10
To serve, warm the tortillas, then spread a layer of chipotle sour cream. Top with the crispy squid and finish with the orange salsa.