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Seafood - Fried Calamari

Saturday, 8 March 2008

Damus loves calamari so I went online and found this great recipe.

Ingredients:

1/2 to 1 pound squid cut into 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick rings
1 cup flour
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp freshly ground pepper and salt
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
1-2 lemon, cut into wedges

Methods:

1) clean squid cut into 1/3 - 1/2 inch thick rings.
2) Mix the flour, paprika, dried parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3) Pour enough oil into large suacepan for deep frying.
4) Heat oil over medium heat to 375 degrees F.
5) Toss a handful of squid into the flour mixture, shake off excess.
6) Fry the squid for 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7) Drain on paper towels.
8) Sprinkle salt before serving with sliced fresh lemon.

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