Calamari Fritti

Name: Calamari Fritti
Prep time: 38 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Canola oil, for frying; 1 large egg; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 6 servings Lemon wedges, for serving; 237 milliliters milk; 2 teaspoons paprika; 6 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams whole squid, cleaned

Calamari Fritti might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 18g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 273 calories. This pescatarian recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up canolan oil, basil leaves, sea salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 38 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.

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Squid

Water

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Paper Towels

Cut the body of the squid into 1/2-inch rings and trim the tentacles as necessary.

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Squid

Combine the milk, egg, and basil leaves in a bowl; mix with a fork until lightly beaten.

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Fresh Basil

Milk

Egg

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Bowl

Put the prepared calamari in the milk mixture and stick it in the refrigerator while getting everything else set up; it fries better if marinated and chilled for about 15 minutes.

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Squid

French Fries

Milk

Pour about 2 inches of oil in a fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F.

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Cooking Oil

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Pot

Mix the flour and paprika in a pie dish or plate; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Toss the calamari in the seasoned flour to coat. Fry for 1 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

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Salt And Pepper