Fried Calamari Salad

Name: Fried Calamari Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb squid rings and tentacles, patted dry; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 cups vegetable oil; 4 oz baby arugula; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp kosher salt

Crispy seasoned squid tossed with fresh baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a bright lemon dressing.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb squid rings and tentacles, patted dry
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil
4 oz baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Whisk 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and half of the 1 tsp kosher salt in a large bowl to make the dressing.
2

Add 4 oz baby arugula, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the bowl, then toss gently to coat and set aside.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F.
4

Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch together in a shallow dish.
5

Dredge 1 lb patted dry squid rings and tentacles in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess coating.
6

Fry the coated squid in batches for 2 minutes until crisp, golden, and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
7

Transfer fried squid to paper towels, sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp kosher salt, and toss with the prepared salad immediately before serving.

Questions

Can I make Fried Calamari Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fried Calamari Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Fried Calamari Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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