Aegean Stuffed Squid

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the squid tubes inside and out and thoroughly dry them on a paper towel.
2. 2
   Crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl and add the shrimp, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.
3. 3
   Using a small spoon, loosely fill each squid tube with about 1 1/2 tablespoon of stuffing. Press the top of the squid tube together and skewer a round wooden toothpick through to securely enclose the stuffing. Do not overstuff the squid.
4. 4
   Heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep-fryer. Put the flour in one shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the milk in another shallow dish and the breadcrumbs in a third.
5. 5
   Dust the stuffed squid with seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip them in the milk, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat them with breadcrumbs.
6. 6
   Shake off excess breadcrumbs and add the squid to the hot oil, 3 to 4 at a time. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook the squid or it will be tough. Drain the squid on paper towels and serve immediately.
7. 7
   This recipe yields 4 servings.
8. 8
   Comments: Squid cooks in a flash and is ideal for frying. Here squid (often called calamari) is given a Greek treatment with a stuffing of feta cheese, shrimp, oregano and lemon.