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calamari

quickly fried lemon pepper seasoned calamari rings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: seafood
Servings: 4
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen calamari rings rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 TBS lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • To serve: cocktail sauce fresh parsley, red onions, jalapenos

Instructions

  • 1. Place the dried calamari in the egg mixture, using your hands ensure the each piece is soaked with egg.
  • 2. In a shallow bowl combine flour, cornstarch, seasonings and salt and pepper, mix to combine.
  • 3. Dredge each piece of calamari in the flour mixture and set aside.Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot, enough to cover the calamari. Ensure the temperature reaches 350 degrees F for frying.
  • 4. Fry a few pieces at a time ensuring not to overcrowd, about 3 minutes until golden. Repeat until all the calamari is cooked.
  • 5. Sprinkle a bit of salt once remove from the oil, serve immediately