FRIED CALAMARI

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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

Gerard Sevigny
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Md Soref
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari turned out soggy. The flavor was good, but the texture was off.


SUMON Md
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Manoj Timsina
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I'm not a fan of the dipping sauce that came with this recipe. I would recommend using a different sauce.


TsitsiMerjury Banguwangu
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Adam Jones
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my calamari turned out tough and chewy. The flavor was good, but the texture was off.


md Pintu
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This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cricket School & fitness
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I'm so glad I did! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


biplob Mia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Desire Lemon
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I've tried many fried calamari recipes, but this one is by far the best. The batter is light and crispy, and the calamari is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sadiq Sadiq
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This fried calamari recipe is amazing! The calamari was cooked perfectly - it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavor was also spot-on, with the perfect balance of saltiness and acidity. I will definitely be making this recipe


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