CALAMARI FRITTO

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Adapted from Roadfood.com. The original recipe called for four times as much of the dry ingredients. I had more than enough by reducing the quantities as indicated here, but you may need more to coat the calamari. The confectioners' sugar adds a subtle sweetness.

Provided by iris5555

Categories     Squid

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb calamari, cleaned and julienned
1 cup milk (I used less)
vegetable oil
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Dip the calamari strips in the milk.
  • Dust the strips with the seasoned flour. (I put the calamari in a zip lock bag with the flour and gave them a good shake to coat.)
  • Fill a heavy sauce pan with vegetable oil to about 4 inches up from the bottom. Heat the oil on the stove to 350 degrees, keeping a thermometer in the oil to prevent overheating. (A deep fat fryer is easier.).
  • Fry the calamari 2-3 minutes. Don't overcook or you'll have chewy and tough calamari.
  • Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 192.6, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4, Protein 11.1

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