Calamari Fritti

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Whole squid - cleaned
1 cup	237ml	Milk
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Egg (large)
6		Fresh basil leaves - chopped
		Canola oil - for frying
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons	10ml	Paprika
		Sea salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Lemon wedges - for serving
		Dipping Sauces
		Smoked Jalapeño Aioli - (see recipe)
		Tomato-Basil Sauce - (see recipe)

Recipe Instructions

Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the body of the squid into 1/2-inch rings and trim the tentacles as necessary.

Combine the milk, egg, and basil leaves in a bowl; mix with a fork until lightly beaten. Put the prepared calamari in the milk mixture and stick it in the refrigerator while getting everything else set up; it fries better if marinated and chilled for about 15 minutes.

Pour about 2 inches of oil in a fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees. Mix the flour and paprika in a pie dish or plate; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Toss the calamari in the seasoned flour to coat. Fry for 1 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
FOOD 911 with Tyler Florence - (Show # FO-1D19) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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