Fried Calamari with Lemon

Name: Fried Calamari with Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lbs cleaned squid (rings and tentacles), patted dry; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fine semolina (or cornmeal); 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 6 cups neutral oil (for frying); 2 lemons, cut in wedges; 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping); 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Lightly seasoned squid rings and tentacles dredged in seasoned flour and fried until shatteringly crisp, served with lemon wedges and marinara for dipping.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

ItalianAppetizerStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs cleaned squid (rings and tentacles), patted dry
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine semolina (or cornmeal)
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 cups neutral oil (for frying)
2 lemons, cut in wedges
1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup fine semolina (or cornmeal), 2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper in a large bowl and whisk together.
2

Pour 6 cups neutral oil (for frying) into a heavy pot or Dutch oven to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375°F (190°C).
3

Working in batches, toss 2 lbs patted dry cleaned squid (rings and tentacles) in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Do not overcrowd the pot.
4

Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. The squid will cook quickly; do not overcook. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season immediately with a pinch of extra salt.
5

Transfer to a serving platter, scatter 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top, and serve at once with 2 cut in wedges lemons and 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping) for dipping.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Fried Calamari with Lemon need?

For Fried Calamari with Lemon, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 2.

Can I make Fried Calamari with Lemon less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Fried Calamari with Lemon comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Fried Calamari with Lemon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fried Calamari with Lemon is 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup fine semolina (or cornmeal). 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.

Does Fried Calamari with Lemon contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lbs cleaned squid (rings and tentacles), patted dry. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Fried Calamari with Lemon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 24 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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