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Jun 04 2026

Restaurants›Moxies - Victoria›Calamari Recipe

Calamari Recipe

Name: Moxies - Victorias Calamari Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 500 g Calamari rings; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 large Eggs; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 4 cups Oil for frying; 500 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup Tempura batter mix; 1 cup Ice-cold water; 4 cups Oil for frying; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbs Lemon juice; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce; 2 tbs Soy sauce; 2 tbs Lime juice; 2 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

Inspired by Moxies - Victoria

Time45m

Serves4

With tempura shrimp, garlic dip & tangy thai

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Ingredients

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Calamari

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 large Eggs

1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

4 cups Oil for frying

Tempura Shrimp

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup Tempura batter mix

1 cup Ice-cold water

4 cups Oil for frying

Garlic Dip

1 cup Mayonnaise

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Tangy Thai Sauce

1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

2 tbs Aged soy sauce

2 tbs ReaLime juice

2 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

Preparation of Calamari

Prepare the Breading

Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Fry the Calamari

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the breaded calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Preparation of Tempura Shrimp

Prepare the Tempura Batter

In a bowl, mix tempura batter with ice-cold water until smooth. Do not overmix.

Fry the Shrimp

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Dip shrimp in the tempura batter and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Preparation of Dips

Make the Garlic Dip

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare Tangy Thai Sauce

In another bowl, mix Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine.