Battered Squid

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 13
Crispy and tasty Battered Squid recipe to tantalize your taste buds
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup white wine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons chinese hot pepper sauce
1 cup flour
2 lbs calamari , cleaned , cut into rings
6 tablespoons cornstarch
8 cups oil , for frying
6 leaves iceberg lettuce ( large )
curry mayonnaise

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
365
Sugar
1g
Fat
22g
Battered Squid is a popular dish that originated in Mediterranean cuisine and is now enjoyed globally as an appetizer, snack or main course. Calamari is coated with a batter of garlic, flour, paprika, and hot pepper sauce, and then fried until crispy and golden brown. It is served with creamy curry mayonnaise and a bed of fresh iceberg lettuce. This dish is loved for its crispy texture and flavorful taste, and it is also a great source of nutrition.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, minced garlic, fish sauce, white wine, eggs, paprika, hot pepper sauce, and flour.
2.Add the cleaned calamari rings to the bowl and mix well.
3.Sprinkle cornstarch over the calamari and mix until it’s coated well.
4.Heat the oil in a deep pot and add the coated calamari one by one, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
5.Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them onto a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6.Serve the fried calamari on a bed of iceberg lettuce and dip in curry mayonnaise.
7.

PROS

The Battered Squid is crispy, flavorful, and makes a perfect appetizer, snack or main course.

Calamari is a great source of protein and is low in calories, carbs, and fat.

CONS

Deep frying makes the dish high in calories and fat.

Some people might be allergic to seafood and calamari.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Calamari is high in protein and low in fat and carbs, making it an excellent choice for a healthy diet.
It is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.

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