FRIED CALAMARI WITH PEPERONCINI MAYONNAISE
Categories Shellfish Fry Cocktail Party Mayonnaise Squid Hot Pepper Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 hors d'oeuvre servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Halve peperoncini and discard stems and seeds. Rinse and pat dry, then mince enough to measure 1/4 cup. Stir into mayonnaise in a small bowl.
- Rinse squid under cold running water and lightly pat dry between paper towels, leaving some moisture so rice flour will stick. Leave tentacles whole and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings, then reserve separately on paper towels.
- Heat 2 inches oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (4 inches deep; preferably cast-iron) over high heat until it registers 390°F on thermometer.
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- While oil is heating, whisk together flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl. Have ready a medium-mesh sieve in another shallow bowl.
- Dredge a small handful of squid rings in flour mixture, tossing to coat well. Transfer to sieve and shake over other bowl to remove excess flour. Return excess flour to first bowl.
- Fry floured rings in oil, stirring to separate, until golden, about 1 minute, then transfer with a slotted spoon to dry paper towels to drain, arranging in 1 layer.
- Coat and fry remaining rings in about 3 more batches in same manner, returning oil to 390°F between batches. Transfer fried and drained rings to a shallow baking pan in 1 layer and keep warm, uncovered, in middle of oven.
- Coat and fry tentacles in 2 or 3 batches until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch, returning oil to 390°F between batches and transferring as fried to paper towels, then to baking pan.
- Serve with peperoncini mayonnaise for dipping.
- *Available in the Latino section of many supermarkets, natural foods stores, Kalustyan's (800-352-3451), and The Baker's Catalogue (800-827-6836).
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Kingsley Chukwuemeka
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends. The calamari is always a hit, and the peperoncini mayonnaise is a unique and flavorful dipping sauce.
Rodrigo k
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the peperoncini mayonnaise was delicious.
dima ghazal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The calamari is so delicious, and the peperoncini mayonnaise is the perfect dipping sauce.
MD ROMEN
[email protected]The peperoncini mayonnaise is the perfect complement to the calamari. It's spicy and creamy, and it really brings out the flavor of the seafood.
Biraven PRINCE
[email protected]I love the way the calamari is cooked in this recipe. It's so crispy and flavorful.
koji love koja
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The calamari is crispy and tender, and the peperoncini mayonnaise is to die for.
Collins Uwakwe
[email protected]Meh.
Anessa Oculus
[email protected]I've never had calamari before, but this recipe made me a fan! The calamari was tender and flavorful, and the peperoncini mayonnaise was the perfect dipping sauce.
Samara Taj Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The calamari was tough and the peperoncini mayonnaise was too spicy.
AGYEI FRANCIS
[email protected]The calamari was a bit bland, but the peperoncini mayonnaise helped.
SHAKATUL ISLAM
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the calamari is always delicious.
Xavier Ledesma
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was crispy and flavorful, and the peperoncini mayonnaise was the perfect complement.
Masud Munshi
[email protected]The calamari was a bit tough, but the peperoncini mayonnaise saved the day.
Herminah Senne
[email protected]Not a fan of calamari, but the peperoncini mayonnaise was great.
Deki Deki
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The calamari is always crispy and the peperoncini mayonnaise is addictive.
Nomawethu Lekhetha
[email protected]The calamari was a bit overcooked, but the peperoncini mayonnaise was delicious.
Kamru Jamman
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the calamari turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Muzamil Qureshi
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The calamari was crispy and tender, and the peperoncini mayonnaise was the perfect dipping sauce.