CRISPY CALAMARI WITH MEDITERRANEAN RELISH

Crispy Calamari With Mediterranean Relish image

Provided by Cecily Parsley

Categories Squid

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted sliced kalamata olive
2 tablespoons chopped capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
salt and black pepper
1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb cleaned calamari, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
8 cups canola oil (or peanut oil)
salad greens

Steps:

Mediterranean Relish:
Stir together tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley. Aet aside.
Calamari:
Stir together flour, lemon rind, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, stir togther breadcrumbs and almonds. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl. Dip calamari pieces - a few at a time, in flour mixture to coat completely. Dip in eggs and toss in crumb mixture to coat completely.
Fill a large deep-fryer, large saucepan or wok with at least 3 inches of oil, then heat over medium -high heat to a temperature of 375°. Cook calamari in batches for 1 minute, until golden brown. Remove calamari from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve on a bed of salad greens with Mediterranean Relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4225.7, Fat 449, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 193.8, Sodium 579, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 18.9