Calamari Special Recipe

Overview:

Name: Calamari Special 🦑
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Category: Squid 🐙
Keywords: No Shell Fish, Asian, < 30 Mins, Deep Fried 🍤
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Review Count: 12

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 314.6
Fat Content: 28.7g
Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
Cholesterol Content: 47.2mg
Sodium Content: 34.9mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9.8g
Fiber Content: 0.3g
Sugar Content: 1.7g
Protein Content: 5g

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup garlic cloves
1/4 cup sambal oelek
1/2 cup milk
2 calamari

Instructions:

Firstly, prepare a deep-fryer with a good vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F, or use a medium-size deep frying pan on high heat.
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Defrost calamari and rinse under cold running water.
Cut calamari into 1/4 inch strips. If using fresh calamari, just cut into 1/4 inch strips. Pat dry calamari with paper towels.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour and Panko breadcrumbs.
Add milk to a bowl and dip calamari in the milk.
Toss calamari strips in flour/crumb mixture just to coat. You do not want to have a heavy coating as it could drop off when frying.
Flash fry coated calamari in prepared deep-fryer or frying pan for about 15 seconds, deep frying in small amounts.
In a frying pan, heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to medium-high heat.
Add garlic and Sambal Oelek and stir well, cover with a screen to prevent oil from spattering or splashing.
Sauté flash-fried calamari for about 1 minute or until nicely light brown. Do not over fry as it could get chewy.
Serve calamari with your favorite dip.

Recipe Notes:

Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve crispy calamari.
Be careful not to over-fry the calamari to prevent it from becoming tough.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Feel free to experiment with different dips to find your favorite pairing.

Enjoy this delightful Calamari Special recipe that promises tender calamari with a crispy coating, infused with the flavors of garlic and Sambal Oelek for a truly Asian-inspired culinary experience!