Calamares Con Ajo Recipe
fried calamari, lemon, garlic, crispy capers, Spanish smoked paprika, orange horseradish crema
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Garlic and Capers
Orange Horseradish Crema
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Calamari
- 1
Clean and Prepare Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season Flour
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Coat Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- 5
Fry Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Garlic and Capers
- 6
Sauté Garlic
In a separate small pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 7
Add Capers and Paprika
Add the crispy capers and smoked paprika to the garlic, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
Make the Orange Horseradish Crema
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish, orange zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
Serve
- 9
Plate the Dish
Arrange the fried calamari on a serving platter. Drizzle the sautéed garlic and caper mixture over the top.
- 10
Garnish
Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Provide the orange horseradish crema on the side for dipping.
