Crispy Calamares with Lemon & Mayo
Golden-fried squid rings with a light, crunchy flour crust. Serve with lemon wedges and mayo for dipping—Spanish bar food at home in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (or until a pinch of flour sizzles instantly on contact).
Step 3
Toss squid in flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
Step 4
Working in two batches, fry squid 60 to 90 seconds per batch until pale golden and tender.
Step 5
Drain on paper towels. Cut lemon into wedges.
Step 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges and mayonnaise for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy skillet (12-inch)
- instant-read thermometer or oil thermometer
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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