Calamari Fritti
By: ginny balistreri
Published: Friday, May 20, 2011 - 1:13pm

Ingredients




1 pound of cleaned squid tubes
2/3 cup  of flour
 cup fresh italian parsley sprigs 
1 zest of lemon
1/2 teasp salt
1/4 teasp white pepper

Preparation

1 Pulsate flour and seasoning in food processor. 2 Cut squid tubes in rings 1/2 inch thick.  Tentacles can also be used if desired.  Dry squid on paper towels.  Lightly mix squid rings .with the coating, removing excess flour.  Heat corn oil in pan with high sides about 2 inches deep to at least 375 degrees.  Fry is 2 batches till light brown and crisp...4-6 minutes.  Drain on paper toweling and serve.

About


Good appetizer served on Christmas Eve..An Italian tradition.