Andalusian-Style Fried Calamari

Name: Andalusian-Style Fried Calamari
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh squid, cleaned; 1.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, for frying; null null salt, to taste; null null lemon wedges, for serving

#Fried #Mediterranean Cuisine #Easy

Total Time30mins

Rating0.0/ 5.0

Servings4people

Begoña Romero

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Ingredients

fresh squid, cleaned1 lb

all-purpose flour1.3 cups

extra-virgin olive oil, for frying2 cups

salt, to taste

lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

If your squid isn’t already cleaned, remove the quill (clear backbone), beak, viscera, and eyes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Slice the tubes into ½-inch rings and trim or leave the tentacles based on their size.

Place the flour in a shallow bowl or a large resealable plastic bag. Add the squid rings and tentacles, toss or shake to coat evenly, then shake off any excess flour.

Pour the oil into a deep skillet or fryer to a depth of about 1 to 1½ inches. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C). To test, drop in a small piece of squid—it should sizzle immediately.

Working in small batches, fry the squid for 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried calamari to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Season with salt immediately.

Andalusian-Style Fried Calamari

Begoña Romero

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