Fritti Misti Recipe
shrimp, calamari, basil, bomba calabrese
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Herbs
Condiments
Breading
Oil for Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Clean the shrimp and calamari. Remove the shells from the shrimp and cut the calamari into rings.
- 2
Make the Breading Mixture
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the water to create a smooth batter.
- 3
Chop the Basil
Finely chop the fresh basil and set aside.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Batter the Seafood
Dip the cleaned shrimp and calamari rings into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Seafood
Carefully place the battered seafood into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain and Garnish
Remove the fried seafood and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve with bomba calabrese on the side.