Fried calamari
Fried calamari is a seafood recipe from Spanish. It uses 7 ingredients, including squid, plain flour, capers, garlic, mayonnaise, vegetable oil and more. The method is broken into 3 steps with measured ingredients.
Method
- 1
Cut the squid into rings about ½cm thick. Tip the flour into a freezer bag and season well. Add the capers, then give everything a good shake to mix together. Tip the squid into the bag, then shake again until all the rings are well coated. Mix together the garlic and mayonnaise, then place in a serving bowl.
- 2
Pour some oil into a large pan until it comes about 7cm up the sides, but the pan is no more than a third full. Place over a medium heat and let the oil warm up. To test that the oil is ready, place a small piece of bread in the pan – it should sizzle when it touches the oil.
- 3
Remove a handful of squid from the flour and shake off any excess. Gently drop into the oil, then cook for about 3 mins until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining squid. Serve straight away with the mayonnaise and lemon wedges.
About this recipe
What is Fried calamari?
Fried calamari is a seafood recipe from Spanish. It uses 7 ingredients, including squid, plain flour, capers, garlic, mayonnaise, vegetable oil and more. The method is broken into 3 steps with measured ingredients.
Where is Fried calamari from?
Fried calamari is a Spanish dish — the recipe on this page uses the ingredients and method typical of that cuisine.
How many ingredients does Fried calamari need?
This recipe uses 7 ingredients, each with a measure in the list on this page.
Is Fried calamari vegetarian?
This recipe is marked Seafood, so it is not identified as vegetarian or vegan. Check the ingredient list to match your diet.
Is there a video guide for Fried calamari?
Yes — a YouTube walkthrough is linked on this page.
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