Calamari Recipe
Seasoned & breaded deep fried calamari and veggies served with lemon dill aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Lemon Dill Aioli
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. This will be the dry batter.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the zucchini and bell pepper into strips. You can prepare them alongside the calamari for frying.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari and Veggies
Carefully add the coated calamari rings and sliced vegetables to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Lemon Dill Aioli Preparation
- 6
Mix the Aioli Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari and vegetables hot, accompanied by the lemon dill aioli for dipping.
