Description
Deep fried calamari is a delightful seafood dish featuring crispy, golden rings with a tender interior. This crowd-pleaser is quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering. Serve it hot with zesty lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience that transports you to the coast with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Clean the squid and cut it into rings about half an inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Toss the squid rings in the breading mixture until fully coated.
- Fry in small batches for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg