Crispy Calamares with Quick Slaw & Sauce
Golden-fried squid rings with a crunchy cabbage slaw, cherry tomatoes, and dipping sauces — the Spanish tapas classic done in under 20 minutes, no fancy equipment needed.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat squid dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles immediately when dropped in, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Toss squid in flour to coat evenly, shaking off excess. Working in batches, fry until edges curl and turn golden, 60–90 seconds per batch.
Step 4
Drain fried squid on paper towels. Toss cabbage with a squeeze of fresh lemon and pinch of salt.
Step 5
Arrange squid, slaw, and cherry tomatoes on a plate. Serve with lemon halves, ketchup, and chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- 12-inch heavy skillet or deep frying pan
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- cutting board and knife
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