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Calamari Fritti

Rings of squid dusted in flour, shaken free of excess and fried in batches until just cooked and golden. Salt, lemon and nothing else.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total46 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 kgsquid, cleaned
  • 375 gall-purpose flour, about 3 cups
  • to tastekosher salt
  • to tasteolive oil, for frying, about 5 cm (2 inches) deep
  • 1lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Diet

  • Pescatarian

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Mollusk shellfish
  • Squid
  • Wheat
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Crisp
  • Chewy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Deep fryer

Season

  • Summer
  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2

Nutrition

  • Calories: moderate
  • Protein: high
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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