Calamari Recipe
Fried light and crisp, with cocktail sauce and fresh Lemons.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Clean the calamari by removing the head and innards. Cut the body into rings and the tentacles into smaller pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings and tentacles into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary, for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce and wedges of fresh lemon.
