The belly rules the mind … Check This Amazing Recipe: Deep fried calamari with garlic and lemon mayonnaise
How to Make Deep fried calamari with garlic and lemon mayonnaise
Preparation time:
less than 30 mins
Cooking time:
less than 10 mins
Serves:
Serves 6-8 as a snack
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- 250g/9oz plain flour
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp Spanish smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- 500g/1lb 2oz squid
- 2 eggs
For the mayonnaise
- 200ml/7fl oz mayonnaise
- 1 garlic
- ½ lemon
Method
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For the mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together and set aside.
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For the calamari, 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. If not, to check the oil is at the right temperature, drop a 2-3cm/¾-1¼in cube of bread into the hot oil. It should become golden and crispy in 1 minute.
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While the oil is heating, place the flour, cayenne, paprika and salt in a large sandwich bag. Drop in the squid and shake around to coat evenly. This may need to be done in two batches, depending on the size of the bag.
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Dip the floured squid into the beaten egg and then carefully drop into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove from the oil and briefly drain on kitchen paper before serving with the garlic and lemon mayonnaise.
