Fried Calamari

Name: Fried Calamari
Ingredients: Vegetable oil (for deep-frying); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 pound clean squid with tentacles, bodies cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings; 2 lemons, cut into wedges; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup Marinara Sauce (page 59), warmed

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 pound clean squid with tentacles, bodies cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
2 lemons, cut into wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup Marinara Sauce (page 59), warmed

Directions

1

In a large, heavy saucepan, add enough oil to reach the depth of 3 inches and heat over a medium flame to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the flour and parsley.
2

Working in batches, toss the squid into the flour mixture to coat.
3

Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden, about 3 minutes per batch.
4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
5

Place the fried calamari and lemon wedges on a clean plate.
6

Sprinkle with salt and serve with the marinara sauce.