Calamari Recipe
Cajun cornmeal crusted, fried, served with dill aioli
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the aioli
In a small bowl, mix dill, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the breading
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the calamari
Dip the calamari rings into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge them in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the dill aioli on the side for dipping.
