Fried Calamari
This recipe is simple and delicious every time. You do not need to go out to get amazing fried calamari. ENJOY!
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 pound clean squid with rings and tentacles bodies cut into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 2 lemons 1 zested and 1 cut into wedges
- 1-2 tablepsoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 grated parmesan or romano cheese optional
- 1 cup marinara sauce optional
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Pour enough oil into a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Add the kosher salt to the oil
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour and the cornstarch. Working in small batches, drain fully and toss the squid into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese,( if using) and the chopped parsley.
- Place the fried calamari and lemon wedges on a clean plate. Serve with the marinara sauce. ENJOY!