COCONUT CALAMARI RECIPE BY TASTY

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Coconut Calamari Recipe by Tasty image

These coconut calamari strips are super refreshing and a great source of fiber! A perfect meal for the warmer months (or any month you'd like to enjoy some deep-fried goodness)!

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup caper juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 young thai coconuts, meat removed
1 ½ cups canola oil, for frying
1 cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons semolina flour
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup non-dairy milk, of choice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the caper juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
  • Cut the coconut into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) wide strips and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Heat 1 inch (2 ½ cm) of canola oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack inside a baking sheet or line with paper towels and set nearby.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt.
  • In a second medium bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar.
  • Working in batches, remove the coconut meat from the marinade and transfer to the non-dairy milk mixture. Allow any excess liquid to drip off, then transfer to the flour mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, fry the battered coconut meat for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to the wire rack to drain and immediately season with salt and lemon juice.
  • Garnish the coconut calamari with the parsley and serve hot with warm marinara sauce and lemon wedges alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Sidra Hussain
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


online one
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This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The coconut sauce was also very good.


Parvez Chowdhury
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The calamari was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lawrence Daniel
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This recipe was amazing! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


f k
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I love this recipe! The calamari is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ahmed Rabby
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This was my first time making calamari and it was surprisingly easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the calamari turned out perfectly. The coconut sauce was also delicious.


ALL MASTE with SWABIWAL
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Anthony Torres
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This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The coconut sauce was also very good.


Maymuna Nerinda
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The calamari was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanele Gxabhu
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This recipe was amazing! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


User Aydeniz
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I love this recipe! The calamari is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Camdon Wolthuis
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This was my first time making calamari and it was surprisingly easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the calamari turned out perfectly. The coconut sauce was also delicious.


Sophia Dike
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The calamari is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nosa Augustine
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This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The coconut sauce was also very good.


Ginelle Simon
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The calamari was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pushkar Limbu
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This coconut calamari recipe was absolutely delicious! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.