Best 2 Beer Battered Calamari With Garlic Lemon Mayonnaise Recipes

BEER-BATTERED CALAMARI WITH GARLIC-LEMON MAYONNAISE

Beer-Battered Calamari with Garlic-Lemon Mayonnaise image

Make pub-worthy, beer-battered calamari right at home. You can also substitute the squid with shrimp, fish or veggies.

Provided by By Paula Kittelson

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb fresh squid bodies
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup cold regular or nonalcoholic beer
Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, peeled
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Thoroughly rinse squid; pat dry. Cut into 1/4-inch rings; place in medium bowl. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves, the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Meanwhile, in deep bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, the olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the red pepper and black pepper to taste. Slowly add beer, stirring gently until batter is smooth. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
In food processor, place mayonnaise, 1 garlic clove and the lemon juice. Cover; process until garlic is chopped and mixture is blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Stir in basil. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 375°F. In shallow bowl, place remaining 1 cup flour. Dip squid rings in flour, shaking off excess, then coat completely with beer batter. Fry squid in batches in hot oil until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Serve calamari hot with Garlic-Lemon Mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Fat 10, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1570 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BEER-BATTERED FISH

Beer-Battered Fish image

No need to fight crowds at a Friday fish fry. Make this at home in less than 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
1 pound fish fillets, thawed if frozen
3 to 4 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
Tartar sauce, if desired

Steps:

Heat oil (1 1/2 inches) in heavy 3-quart saucepan or deep fryer to 350°. Lightly coat fish with 3 to 4 tablespoons Bisquick mix.
Beat 1 cup Bisquick mix, the beer, salt and egg with hand beater until smooth. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.) Dip fish into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
Fry fish in oil about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain. Serve hot with tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg

### Tips - To make the perfect beer batter, use a light beer and make sure the batter is cold. This will help to create a crispy coating. - Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the calamari. This will help to prevent the calamari from sticking together and becoming soggy. - Fry the calamari until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will help to ensure that the calamari is tender and juicy. - Serve the calamari with your favorite dipping sauce. Garlic lemon mayonnaise is a classic pairing, but you can also try other sauces such as tartar sauce or cocktail sauce. ### Conclusion Beer-battered calamari is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect beer-battered calamari every time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!