Calamari

This calamari recipe features squid dredged in seasoned flour and fried until crisp and golden, served with lemon wedges for a delightful appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 642 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together flour, salt, oregano, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge squid in flour mixture.

Step 3

Fry squid in hot oil until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough. Drain squid on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with lemon wedges.