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Calamari Fritti
ginny balistreri
4 minutes
3-4 appetizer servings
BeginnerGood appetizer served on Christmas Eve..An Italian tradition.
Total Steps
7
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
5
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- 1 pound cleaned squid tubes
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley sprigs
- 1 zest lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
1
Step 1
Pulsate flour, salt, and white pepper in a food processor to create the coating.
2
Step 2
Cut cleaned squid tubes into 1/2 inch thick rings. Tentacles can also be used if desired.
3
Step 3
Dry the cut squid on paper toweling.
4
Step 4
Lightly mix the dried squid rings with the prepared coating, removing any excess flour.
5
Step 5
Heat corn oil in a pan with high sides, about 2 inches deep, to at least 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
6
Step 6
4-6 minutes
Fry the coated squid in two batches until light brown and crisp.
7
Step 7
Drain the fried calamari on paper toweling and serve.
Tools & Equipment
food processor
knife
cutting board
paper toweling
pan with high sides