Calamari Frit Recipe
Buttermilk Battered / Spicy Lemon Aioli / Cocktail Sauce / Gremolata
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Ingredients
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Calamari Frit Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate in Buttermilk
Place the calamari rings in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully drop the coated calamari into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Make Spicy Lemon Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sriracha sauce, garlic, and lemon zest. Mix well and set aside.
- 8
Garnish with Gremolata
In a small bowl, mix together chopped parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic to create gremolata. Sprinkle over the fried calamari.
- 9
Serve
Serve the calamari hot with spicy lemon aioli and cocktail sauce on the side.
