Aros De Calamar Recipe
Deep fried calamari rings, served with home-made jalapeno tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari Rings
Jalapeno Tartar Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the calamari into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture until well coated. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari rings in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Jalapeno Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 6
Chop the Ingredients
Finely chop the jalapeno peppers and dill pickle. Drain the capers if necessary.
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped jalapeno peppers, capers, dill pickle, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
