Fried Calamari
Calamari (squid) can be bought cleaned and frozen for this recipe. All you need to do is thaw them, cut them into rings (if they are still in their tubular shape), and flash fry them. Serve with Quick Aioli or Marinara Sauce.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 2 pounds thawed calamari, cut into rings
- lemon wedges
Mix flour with salt, paprika, and pepper.
Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a 6-quart soup pot or a deep fryer to 365°F.
Toss a handful of calamari in flour mixture and shake off excess.
Deep fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining calamari. Serve immediately with lemon wedges to sprinkle calamari with lemon juice.
Rémoulade Sauce
Rémoulade is a traditional French sauce that is served with fish and seafood. It is similar to tartar sauce, but also contains hardboiled egg, capers, Dijon mustard, parsley, and cayenne pepper.
