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Calamari fritti

Calamari Fritti

Tender calamari rings are coated in flour and fried until golden and crispy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb calamari cut into rings
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Pat the calamari rings completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the flour, semolina, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a deep pan.
  4. Toss the calamari in the flour mixture and shake off the excess.
  5. Fry in batches 2 to 3 minutes, until pale golden and crisp.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan or the calamari will turn rubbery.