Calamari & Shrimp Recipe
Make Calamari & Shrimp Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Marinade
Coating & Frying
Garnish & Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean and prepare seafood
Rinse the calamari rings and shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside in a large bowl.
Marinate Seafood
- 2
Make the marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 3
Marinate seafood
Pour the marinade over the calamari and shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Coating & Frying
- 4
Prepare the coating mixture
In a large shallow bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 5
Heat the oil
In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Coat the seafood
Remove seafood from marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge calamari and shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 7
Fry the seafood
Fry in small batches for about 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Garnish & Serving
- 8
Garnish and serve
Arrange the fried calamari and shrimp on a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce on the side.
