Calamari Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Begin by cleaning the fresh calamari. Remove the head and innards, and then peel off the skin. Rinse the calamari under cold water and slice it into rings.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix together 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 coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring it is well covered.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded calamari rings in batches. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Dipping Sauce
- 6
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir until well mixed.