Crispy Calamares with Lemon
Golden-fried squid rings with a light, crunchy coating and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Classic Spanish tapas ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Toss squid in flour until fully coated; shake off excess.
Step 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Oil should shimmer and move freely when swirled.
Step 4
Working in batches, fry squid 60–90 seconds until pale golden. Do not crowd the pan.
Step 5
Transfer squid to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with a pinch of salt while still hot.
Step 6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze over just before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or Dutch oven
- instant-read thermometer
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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