SARDINE FACTORY FAMOUS CALAMARI PUFFS APPETIZER

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Sardine Factory Famous Calamari Puffs Appetizer image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (5 per person)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 1/4 pounds squid, cleaned tubes only
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons superfine cracker meal
Lemon wedges, for serving
Chili Lime Salsa, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups chili sauce
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup horseradish cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 ounces lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce (recommended: Louisiana Gold)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven or a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (Oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the pan.)
  • Chop the squid fillets into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the chopped onion, scallions, cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Add bread crumbs into the mixture and form into 1 1/2-ounce balls. Dredge the balls in the cracker meal and lay on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan to firm. Carefully drop squid balls into the fryer and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange them on a platter with lemon wedges and serve with the chili lime salsa on the side.
  • In a large bowl, mix chili sauce and ketchup together until well blended. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Kagga Kenneth
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These calamari puffs are the perfect appetizer for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with guests.


Amaal Bashir
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these calamari puffs. They were so light and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was perfect.


MD Imam
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These calamari puffs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit with guests.


Antoinette Antone
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I love calamari, and these puffs are the perfect way to enjoy it. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavor is amazing.


Lawrence Daniel
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These calamari puffs are the perfect way to start a meal. They're light and flavorful, and they're sure to whet your appetite.


Vladimiros Tarchanidis
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I'm always looking for new and exciting appetizers to serve at parties. These calamari puffs fit the bill perfectly. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with guests.


Gift Chinneji
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I've never been a fan of calamari, but I decided to try this recipe and I'm so glad I did. These calamari puffs are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible.


Kevin Teddy
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I made these calamari puffs for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Lutfia Hussein
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These calamari puffs are the perfect appetizer for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with guests.


Wilma Gentry
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these calamari puffs. They were so light and flavorful.


Sonam Lotay
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I made these calamari puffs for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success. He loved them!


All Gabries
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These calamari puffs are a great way to use up leftover calamari. They're also a great way to get kids to eat seafood.


Kamala Devkota
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I've made these calamari puffs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Clarissa Boudville
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These calamari puffs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nobitastha11
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I'm not usually a fan of calamari, but these puffs were so good I couldn't stop eating them.


Saifullah Abbasi
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I made these calamari puffs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Kierra Sibley
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These calamari puffs are the perfect appetizer. They're light and airy, with a delicious seafood flavor.


Muskaan Chatterpal
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I was skeptical about making calamari puffs at home, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it because they turned out amazing.


Mike Langedijk
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I've tried many calamari puff recipes, but this one is by far the best. The puffs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Kirk Armstrong
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These calamari puffs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.