Fried Calamari
Tender squid rings and tentacles lightly dusted in seasoned flour and deep-fried until crisp, served with lemon and skordalia.
Cuisines
Greek
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 pound | calamari, cleaned and cut into rings |
| 1 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon | dried oregano |
| 1 cup | vegetable oil for frying |
| 1 | lemon, cut into wedges |
| — | fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional) |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3 Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4 Shake off any excess flour from the calamari.
- 5 Carefully add the calamari to the hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- 6 Fry the calamari for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7 Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8 Repeat the frying process with the remaining calamari.
- 9 Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.