Salt and Pepper Calamari

Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, this crispy, fresh-tasting fried calamari will remind you of the dish you can find at Asian restaurants.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 1 pound calamari rings
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl. Mix panko, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl.

Step 2

Lightly dust calamari with flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg mixture then panko mixture to coat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer. Deep-fry calamari in batches until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.