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Crispy Fried Calamari
Crispy Fried Calamari is a crisp, light and tender squid appetizer that's easy to make that you'll love served with lemon or marinara sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- canola oil for frying
- 1 pound clean squid bodies cut in 1/4 inch rings and dried with a paper towel
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven add three inches of oil and bring to 350 degrees.
- Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Toss the squid pieces in the flour then into the hot oil.
- Fry the squid for 1-2 minutes. You want the color to stay pale like in the pictures.
- Remove to a cookie sheet to drain (do not add paper towels as it will steam the calamari and make it soft.)
- Serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
264mg
(88%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
19.6mg
(22%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 264mg | 88% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.