Fried Calamari

Name: Fried Calamari
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1 lb squid, with tentacles cleaned, bodies cut into half inch thick rings; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 fresh lemons, cut into wedges; 1 cup marinara sauce, warm

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil
1 lb squid, with tentacles cleaned, bodies cut into half inch thick rings
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 fresh lemons, cut into wedges
1 cup marinara sauce, warm

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the flour, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside. In a dutch oven, over medium heat, add 3 inches oil and when hot, 350°F Working in small batches, dredge the squid into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and golden, about 1 min, per batch. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
2

Transfer the fried calamari to a clean plate and lightly season with salt. Serve with the lemon wedges and marinara sauce on the side.