Calamari
Ingredients
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500g (1lb) of squid rings Juice of1 lemon Dash of olive oil |
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50g (2oz) of plain flour 2 eggs salt Oil for frying
1 lemon cut into 4 wedges Garlic mayonnaise (optional) |
Methods/steps
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Put the squid rings in a bowl and cover with lemon juice and olive oil. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes
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Put the flour on a deep plate and mix in the salt. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Drain the squid rings well and coat in flour and then in egg.
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Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot but not smoking. Place the squid in the hot oil and fry until golden, turning over if necessary. This should take less then 5 minutes Be careful not to overcook the squid as this will make it tough. Remove from the pan and place on kitchen towel to absorb the excess oil.
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Serve with a lemon wedge and garlic mayonnaise |
