Fried Baby Squid
Crispy, golden baby squid fried quickly in hot oil and seasoned simply with salt and lemon. A perfect quick appetizer or light main.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 500g baby squid dry with paper towels. If they are not already cleaned, remove the beak and cartilage, and slice larger ones into rings.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, mix the 100g flour with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Dredge the squid in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 3
Heat the 500ml vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F) — a cube of bread should sizzle and turn golden in about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Fry the squid in small batches, without crowding the pan, for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Step 5
Season the fried squid with a little extra salt if needed, and serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Tools you’ll need
- deep pan or pot
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- thermometer (optional)
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