Calamares (Breaded Squid)

Date: 7 Nov 2009 Comments: 0

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Ingredients:

  • 1 kg squid, cut into rings
  • 1/2 kg (about 4 cups) flour
  • 1 liter (4 cups) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Procedures:

  1. Clean the squid by removing the heads, tentacles, ink bags, fins and skin. Wash them thoroughly under running water, drain them.
  2. Cut the squid into 5 mm 1/4 inch rings. Set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil. If you have a thermometer, heat the oil to 180C/350F.
  4. While the oil is heating, mix the flour, cayenne, paprika and salt in a large bowl.
  5. Drop in the individual pieces of squid and coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
  6. Dip the floured squid into the beaten egg and then carefully drop into the hot oil.
  7. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Remove from the oil and briefly drain on paper towels before serving with the garlic and lemon mayonnaise.
  9. Serve hot.
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