5.0 from 6 votes
Salt and pepper fried squid
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 as an appetizer
Calories: 379 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) squid
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- If using frozen calamari/squid, defrost overnight in the fridge then drain off any excess liquid and pat dry with paper towels. If you're using whole squid, cut the tubes into thick rings with a sharp knife before dredging with flour and deep frying.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt and black pepper.
- Add the squid to the flour mixture and dredge, making sure each piece of calamari/squid is completely covered and that the pieces are separate.
- Heat enough oil to fry the Calamari in a large pot or Dutch Oven over medium high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, shake off the excess flour then add the calamari in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack before serving.
- Combine the mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl.
- Serve the squid with garlic mayo and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
294mg
(98%)
Sodium
1450mg
(60%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 294mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1450mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.