Calamari (Kalamarakia Tiganita)
Classic Mediterranean fried squid
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Baby squid
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 tbsp Corn starch (optional)
- 1 tbsp Salt or Seasoned Salt
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 4 cups Canola Oil
- Fresh ground sea salt
- Lemon wedges
- Dipping sauce (Remoulade, tomato sauce, cocktail sauce)
Instructions
- Chop the squid into 1/4" rings. Mix the flour and seasonings together
- Heat the Canola Oil to over 350ยบ or hotter
- Coat the calamari rings in the flour mixture
- Gently submerge the breaded squid in the hot oil. Fry for about 5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon or metal tongs. Place on paper towels to soak up the extra oil and grind a generous amount of sea salt on top.
- Then transfer onto a serving platter with a small dish of cocktail sauce, Galley Pirate's Remoulade or tomato sauce.
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