Calamari Plate Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl.
