Ingredients
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- 1 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Dipping sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.
- Dredge the cleaned calamari in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the calamari in batches, cooking each batch for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried calamari and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and a dipping sauce of your choice if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcook the calamari to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg