Best Batter Fried Shrimp And Calamari Recipes

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FRIED CALAMARI



Fried Calamari image

Fried calamari is one of my favorite recipes, simple to make and tastes delicious.

Provided by John Craig

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound calamari tubes, thawed if frozen
peanut oil for frying
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
4 eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or to taste
1 wedge lemon

Steps:

  • Check calamari for breaks and slice into 1/8- to 1/4-inch rings.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place 2 cups flour in a bowl. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate bowl. Place remaining 4 cups flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a third bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Toss calamari rings in the plain flour. Move to the egg mixture and thoroughly coat. Move to the seasoned flour and coat fully. Move back to egg mixture if not thoroughly coated; coat with seasoned flour again.
  • Submerge floured calamari in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Lift out with a slotted spoon, letting oil drip off. Drain on paper towels. Place calamari in a small bowl; check seasoning. Add parsley and lemon wedge for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 214.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BEST EVER BATTER-FRIED SHRIMP



Best Ever Batter-Fried Shrimp image

Batter fried shrimp is one of life's simplest pleasures. Especially when shared. Perfect for dipping, this little finger food is fodder for good times.

Provided by RedLobsterRestauran

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Combine ½ cup oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
  • Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.

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