Calamari New Hellas

Name: Calamari New Hellas
Ingredients: For the relish; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cored and finely diced; 1 cup finely diced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Greek); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; For the squid; 2 squid steaks, thawed if frozen ( I've never found fresh steaks in the Detroit area); 1 cup milk; 1/3 cup flour, for dusting the squid; 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup olive oil; lemon wedges ( optional)

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

For the relish
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, cored and finely diced
1 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Greek)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the squid
2 squid steaks, thawed if frozen ( I've never found fresh steaks in the Detroit area)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup flour, for dusting the squid
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup olive oil
lemon wedges ( optional)

Directions

1

Combines all ingredients and set aside.
2

Soak the squid steaks in the milk for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.
3

Set up a breading station of a bowl of flour, a bowl of beaten egg and a bowl of seasoned crumbs.
4

Dredge each steak in the flour, then egg and then the bread crumbs.
5

Saute the steaks in a large pan in the olive oil for no more than three minutes per side until golden.
6

Serve immediately with the relish and lemon wedges if desired.