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Squid With Basil And Lime

To turn this dish into a refreshing seafood salad, cool the finished dish in the refrigerator. Add 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber and 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper. Toss with an additional tablespoon each of oil and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Serves 3)

Type: Fish
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb 454g / 16ozCleaned squid - bodies cut 1/2"
  Rings, and tentacles halved
1/2 cup 20g / 0.7ozChopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlFresh lime juice
1   Garlic clove - pressed
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlDried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon 15mlPeanut oil

Recipe Instructions

Combine squid, basil, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and mix well. Marinate squid, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Heat a heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface, about 45 seconds. Pour peanut oil into the wok, add squid, and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes, until squid is opaque. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Carbohydrates: 9.5 grams

Net Carbs: 9 grams

Fiber: 0.5 grams

Protein: 35.5 grams

Fat: 23.5 grams

Calories: 398

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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