Fried Calamari Recipe
Old bay aioli, fried pickles, Cajun lemon
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Aioli
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Calamari
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Dip each calamari ring into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Fry the Pickles
In the same oil, fry the pickles until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Plate the fried calamari and pickles, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, and serve with the Old Bay aioli on the side.