Fried Calamari And Shrimp Recipe
Fried calamari and shrimp served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Breading
Frying
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
In a bowl, combine the cleaned calamari rings and the peeled shrimp. Set aside.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first dish, whisk the eggs in the second dish, and mix the breadcrumbs with salt, black pepper, and paprika in the third dish.
Breading
- 3
Coat the Seafood
Take a piece of calamari or shrimp, dredge it in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all seafood pieces.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 5
Fry the Seafood
Carefully add the breaded calamari and shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining seafood.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Arrange the fried calamari and shrimp on a platter and serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.