Fried Calamari with Peperoncini Mayonnaise

Name: Fried Calamari with Peperoncini Mayonnaise
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters mayonnaise; 6 to 8 drained bottled whole green peperoncini; 177 milliliters rice flour; 454 grams cleaned squid, preferably small; 1 liters vegetable oil

Fried Calamari with Peperoncini Mayonnaise might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 20g of protein, 56g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Halve peperoncini and discard stems and seeds. Rinse and pat dry, then mince enough to measure 1/4 cup. Stir into mayonnaise in a small bowl.

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Peperoncini

Mayonnaise

Ground Meat

Seeds

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Bowl

Rinse squid under cold running water and lightly pat dry between paper towels, leaving some moisture so rice flour will stick. Leave tentacles whole and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings, then reserve separately on paper towels.

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Rice Flour

Squid

Water

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Paper Towels

Heat 2 inches oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (4 inches deep; preferably cast-iron) over high heat until it registers 390°F on thermometer.

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Cooking Oil

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Kitchen Thermometer

Pot

Preheat oven to 200°F.

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Oven

While oil is heating, whisk together flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl. Have ready a medium-mesh sieve in another shallow bowl.

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Black Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Sieve

Whisk

Bowl

Dredge a small handful of squid rings in flour mixture, tossing to coat well.

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All Purpose Flour

Squid

Transfer to sieve and shake over other bowl to remove excess flour. Return excess flour to first bowl.

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All Purpose Flour

Shake

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Sieve

Bowl

Fry floured rings in oil, stirring to separate, until golden, about 1 minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to dry paper towels to drain, arranging in 1 layer.

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Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Coat and fry remaining rings in about 3 more batches in same manner, returning oil to 390°F between batches.

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Cooking Oil

Transfer fried and drained rings to a shallow baking pan in 1 layer and keep warm, uncovered, in middle of oven.

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Baking Pan

Oven

Coat and fry tentacles in 2 or 3 batches until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch, returning oil to 390°F between batches and transferring as fried to paper towels, then to baking pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Paper Towels

Baking Pan

Serve with peperoncini mayonnaise for dipping.

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Peperoncini

Mayonnaise

*Available in the Latino section of many supermarkets, natural foods stores, Kalustyan's (800-352-3451), and The

Baker's Catalogue (800-827-6836).