Coconut Calamari Recipe
Tender calamari strips, crispy coconut crust, mango mustard dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Coconut Calamari
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dipping sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the mango puree, mustard, and lime juice. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the calamari
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- 3
Coat the calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the coconut flakes, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the calamari
Fry the coated calamari in batches, about 2-3 minutes each, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the crispy coconut calamari hot with the mango mustard dipping sauce.
