PAN-FRIED CALAMARI RINGS
I threw this together tonight when another appy I planned to make fell through. SO fattening, but oh, my goodness, so worth it!! I served this with Mean Chef's Aioli (#54833).
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Squid
Time 30m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together flour, cayenne and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the flour mix if you want--any herbs or zests (like lemon) would be great.
- Put 3 eggs in a bowl (cracked, of course!) and beat lightly.
- Place panko on a plate.
- Start heating oil to med-high heat in medium-large pan on stovetop.
- Dip a few thawed calamari rings into the flour.
- Toss till coated.
- Dip flour-coated rings into the egg mixture.
- Toss flour- and egg-coated rings with Panko.
- (An easy way to do this is to have the panko in a plastic ziploc bag--and toss.) Shake off excess panko and put in preheated oil on stovetop.
- Don't crowd the pan!
- Allowing enough space between rings will ensure that they all cook evenly.
- Pan fry till panko is golden and calamari is tender.
- Don't overcook---overcooked calamari tastes like rubber!
- Serve with dipping sauces of your choice; I like Mean's Aioli (#54833).
- Enjoy.
- And then go for a run or take a nap.
- (This makes 4 servings for an appetizer, if you are looking for a substantial appy, or maybe 2-3 servings for a full meal. This is a FILLING dish).
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Zahid Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of calamari, but this recipe looks good enough to try.
Norden Lhamo
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I'm going to try it this weekend.
Ayden Sanchez
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.
Angel Ugalde
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the coating was flavorful.
Don keblo
[email protected]The calamari was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
mulweli lodrick
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the calamari didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.
Castor Troy
[email protected]I would have liked the calamari to be more crispy, but overall it was a good recipe.
nady o
[email protected]The calamari was a bit chewy, but the flavor was good.
Faraz Akram
[email protected]This was my first time cooking calamari and it was surprisingly easy. The recipe was clear and concise, and the results were delicious.
ssebagala ronald
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the calamari turned out great! So tender and juicy on the inside, with a nice crispy coating. Will definitely be making this again.
Zaafar Babloo
[email protected]Amazingly crispy and flavorful! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the coating was spot-on. Will definitely be making this again.