Fritto Misto Recipe
Meaning "Mixed, Fried" in Italian. Contains Calamari, Shrimp, vegetables, tempura-fried. Served with a lemon aioli for dipping.*contains shellfish*gluten free
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Batter
Lemon Aioli
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Seafood and Vegetables
- 1
Clean the Seafood
Rinse the calamari and shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and slice the zucchini into thin rounds, slice the red bell pepper, and cut the carrot into thin strips.
Make the Batter
- 3
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add Water
Gradually whisk in the ice-cold water until the batter is smooth and has a consistency similar to heavy cream.
Prepare the Lemon Aioli
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- 6
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Frying the Fritto Misto
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 180°C (356°F).
- 8
Batter the Seafood and Vegetables
Dip the calamari, shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 9
Fry in Batches
Carefully drop the battered seafood and vegetables into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 10
