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Crisp Calamari

Andie Mitchell
2-4 servings
Beginner

Total Steps

5

Ingredients

7

Tools Needed

2

Ingredients

  • 6 <a href="/food/Y5K7YSXM/lemon">lemon</a>, wedges
  • 1 cup <a href="/food/NHPT57DF/vegetable-oil">vegetable oil</a>
  • 1 teaspoon <a href="/food/SWV3CGDQ/pepper">pepper</a>
  • 1 teaspoon <a href="/food/7WDLGSY7/salt">salt</a>
  • 2 teaspoon grated <a href="/food/Y5K7YSXM/lemon">lemon</a>, rind
  • 1 cup <a href="/food/4YMSSPXL/flour">flour</a>
  • 2 <a href="/food/X3HSRY8B/squid">squid</a>, cleaned

Instructions

1

Step 1

With sharp knife, <a href="/technique/XZBDDD5G/cut">cut</a> squid crosswise into rings.

2

Step 2

In bowl, combine flour, lemon rind, <a href="/technique/DPSVTKVY/salt">salt</a> and pepper; add squid rings and tentacles, in batches, and toss to <a href="/technique/6BTCX64M/coat">coat</a>.

3

Step 3

In <a href="/technique/MYJ2HRB7/skillet">skillet</a>, <a href="/technique/XZFHRHHF/heat">heat</a> oil over medium-high <a href="/technique/XZFHRHHF/heat">heat;</a> cook squid, <a href="/technique/B52FHCF2/turning">turning</a> once, in batches and without crowding, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.

4

Step 4

Drain on paper towel lined <a href="/technique/ZJ3WDM5Q/plate">plate</a>.

5

Step 5

<a href="/technique/Y6MVNCHX/serve">Serve</a> with lemon wedges.

Tools & Equipment

Skillet
Paper towel

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