Crispy Calamares with Lemon & Aioli
Tender squid rings fried golden in minutes, served with bright lemon wedges and garlicky aioli. A Spanish tapas classic that tastes fancy but takes just 15 minutes start to finish.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Stir mayonnaise with minced garlic, half the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Step 2
Pour oil into a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles on contact, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Pat squid rings dry, toss with flour and a big pinch of salt until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Working in batches, slide squid into hot oil and fry 90 seconds per side until pale golden and edges curl.
Step 5
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt and lemon zest while hot.
Step 6
Serve calamares hot alongside aioli, lemon wedges, and fresh greens.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy skillet, 10-inch or larger
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
- small bowl for aioli
- knife and cutting board
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