Recipe

Calamares Fritas - Fried Squid Recipe

	Debra47 / All my dishes 2 years, 8 months ago I first fell in love with fried squid when I lived in Spain as a college student. When I would go out to the tapas bars this is what I ordered. I have this listed as an appetizer but you can also have it as a main meal for 2 with perhaps a salad on the side. ... More Prep:30m Cook:3m Servings:4	Debra47
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Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for deep frying

250g/9oz plain flour

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika (many supermarkets and delis sell smoked Spanish paprika. If you can't get hold of any, use the traditional paprika instead)

1/2 tsp salt

500g/1lb squid, cut into 5mm/1/4 inch rings

2 eggs, beaten

Directions

If possible purchase squid that has already been cleaned.

Here I can purchase it already cleaned and frozen.

Cut the squid into 5 mm 1/4 inch rings.

Set aside.

Place enough oil in a wok, large saucepan or deep-fat fryer to come halfway up the pan.

Place over a medium heat.

If you're using a deep-fat fryer or have a thermometer, heat the oil to 180C/350F.

While the oil is heating, mix the flour, cayenne, paprika and salt in a large bowl.

Drop in the individual pieces of squid and coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.

Dip the floured squid into the beaten egg and then carefully drop into the hot oil.

Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden.

You may have to do this in several batches.

Remove from the oil and briefly drain on paper towels before serving with the garlic and lemon mayonnaise or your own marinara sauce.

It depends on personal preferences regarding the use of garlic and lemon mayonnaise or the marinara sauce.

I personally prefer the marinara sauce.

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Comments

dugger 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Oh damn.. now you hooked me. I LOVE calamari. There is a restaurant here in Louisville (pronounced LUAVUL) that does a fantastic fried calamari. Never have seen a recipe for it before. Gonna have to visit the fishmonger and get the basics. Thanks.

debra47 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Thanks for the feedback dugger. When posting recipes I have been trying to post my big favorites and this is definitely one of them. They are great with a pitcher of sangria. Let me know how you fare with the recipe.

linebb956 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Debra47.... I drive 52 miles to get calamari like this... Will be trying at home now...
The garlic lemon mayo... that posted?

dixiejet 2 years, 4 months ago said:
I LOVE calamari but have never cooked it at home. Joe doesn't like it...we shall see if this recipe will change his mind... ;o)

trigger 1 year, 11 months ago said:
This sounds really good I am going to make this tonight I am in the mood I will serve them with hot cherry peppers tossed together with some type of cheese on the side. Perhaps Gorgonzola if I have some on hand.

peteygurl 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I love calamares! It's popular in the Philippines! I'll definitely try this! (^_^)

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