Ingredients

  • 8 oz squid bodies
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • 1 lb cleaned baby octopus, halved lengthwise
  • 1 large green mango, cut into matchsticks
  • 7 oz mizuna (Japanese mustard)
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 oz snow pea sprouts
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh Vietnamese mint leaves
  • None None FOR THE LEMONGRASS DRESSING
  • 2 None fresh small red Thai chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh lemongrass
  • 1/4 cup lime juice

Method

  • For the lemongrass dressing, whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Cut the squid down the center to open it out. Score the inside in a diagonal pattern. Cut it into 2-inch squares. Combine the squid, shrimp and octopus in a large bowl with half of the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Cook the seafood, in batches, on a heated oiled grill pan (or on the grill) until browned.
  • Combine the seafood, remaining ingredients and remaining dressing in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.