Calamari Provencale

Ingredients

• 4 lbs squid, cleaned
• milk
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• oil (for deep frying)
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped (to taste)
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion
• 1/2 cup mushroom, quartered
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dry vermouth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper