Calamares Fritos Recipe

Inspired by Spanish Tavern

Time30m

Serves4

Fried Calamari

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Fried Calamari

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

2 large Eggs

1 cup Milk

4 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

1 to taste lemon wedges

2 tbs, chopped Parsley

Method

Directions for Preparing Fried Calamari

Prepare the Calamari

Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Make the Batter

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

Coat the Calamari

Dip each calamari ring first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

Heat the Oil

In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Calamari

Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Drain and Serve

Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped parsley.