FRIED CALAMARI
This crowd-pleasing appetizer couldn't be easier to prepare at home. You can find fresh squid at most seafood markets or in the freezer section.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thoroughly pat the squid dry with paper towels. Slice the bodies into 1/2-inch-thick rings and lay on a paper towel-lined baking sheet along with the tentacles; pat completely dry.
- Fill a large saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚F. Whisk the flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the squid in the flour to coat. Transfer the squid to a plate, shaking off any excess flour.
- Working in batches, fry the squid in the hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on clean paper towels.
- Serve the squid with warm marinara sauce and lemon wedges.
NITKO'S SAUCE FOR FRIED CALAMARI
It is a kind of "sauce remoulade" I like to eat with fried calamari or fried fish (parisienne, wiener or Orly style). It is easy to make, usually you have all ingredients at home.
Provided by nitko
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 3 portions, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Very finely mince capers and pickled cucumbers.
- Mince fresh chive very finely.
- Make paste out of salted anchovy (or you can use already made paste from grocery store).
- Put mayonnaise and sour cream in a sauce bowl stir them to make unique paste.
- Add cucumbers, capers, mustard, chive, anchovy, and lemon juice and stir well. If necessary, add salt.
- Serve with fried calamari.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 635.6, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 2.4
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