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Fried calamari

Crispy Fried Calamari with Lemon

Lightly breaded and perfectly fried calamari finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a simple, classic seafood dish.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Lemon, Seafood
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 713kcal

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs calamari
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup semolina flour
  • 1½ tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • neutral oil for frying
  • lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  • Prepare the Calamari. If your calamari is not already cleaned, clean and wash thoroughly. If you have tentacles, those can be fried as is. For the mantle (the smooth pieces), slice into rings.
    1½ lbs calamari
  • Prepare the Breading. In a mixing bowl, combine the flours, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until full incorporated.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup semolina flour, 1½ tbsp sea salt, 1 tbsp paprika, ½ tsp black pepper
  • Prepare the Oil. Add oil to a deep frying pan until it is about ½ and inch to 1 inch deep. Heat on medium-high heat while you bread the calamari.
    neutral oil
  • Bread and Fry the Calamari. Toss the calamari pieces in the breading until well coated. Shake off excess breading. Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove the calamari from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain.
  • Serve and Enjoy! Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the calamari and enjoy.
    lemon wedges

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 44g
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