Fried Calamari Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fried Calamari Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound calamari tubes

thawed if frozen

peanut oil for frying

6 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

4 eggs

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

or to taste

1 wedge lemon

Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Check calamari for breaks and slice into 1/8- to 1/4-inch rings.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3

Place 2 cups flour in a bowl. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate bowl. Place remaining 4 cups flour cornstarch paprika salt pepper and cayenne in a third bowl; mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Toss calamari rings in the plain flour. Move to the egg mixture and thoroughly coat. Move to the seasoned flour and coat fully. Move back to egg mixture if not thoroughly coated; coat with seasoned flour again.

Step 5

Submerge floured calamari in the hot oil until golden 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Lift out with a slotted spoon letting oil drip off. Drain on paper towels. Place calamari in a small bowl; check seasoning. Add parsley and lemon wedge for garnish.

Nutritional Information

Fried Calamari Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 523.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.9g 46%

Carbohydrates: 79.8g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 214.1mg 71%

Vitamin A Iu: 738.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.8mg 91%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4.5mg 8%

Folate: 194.4mcg 49%

Calcium: 118.2mg 12%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 49.3mg 18%

Potassium: 375.3mg 11%

Sodium: 488.2mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 81%

Calories From Fat: 104.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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