Calamar Croustillant (Deep Fried Calamari with Lemon Mayonnaise)
Making fried calamari is not as complicated as it seems, just make sure you serve it hot so that it retains its crispiness. When paired with this tangy lemon mayonnaise, you’ll get that much needed extra kick of flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 Squids, Cleaned and Washed
- 1 Large Egg
- Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
- ½ Cup (65g) Cornflour or Any Starch
- 3 Tbsp Water
- Coating
- 1 Cup (150g) Self Raising Flour
- Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Granulated Onion
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for Deep Frying
- Lemon Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tsp Garlic Paste
- Juice of Half a Lemon
- Pinch of Paprika
Instructions
- 1
Clean and wash 2 squids and cut into halves.
- 2
Cut the halves into thin strips.
- 3
Add 1 egg to a bowl.
- 4
Add pepper.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp garlic powder.
- 6
Add salt to taste.
- 7
Add 1 tbsp garlic paste.
- 8
Mix well.
- 9
Add 1/2 cup (65g) cornflour or any starch.
- 10
Add 3 tbsp water.
- 11
Whisk into a smooth batter.
- 12
Add the squid strips into the batter and mix well.
- 13
Cover and chill for 2 hours.
Coating
- 1
In a new bowl, add 1 cup (150g) self raising flour.
- 2
Add pepper.
- 3
Add 1 tbsp paprika.
- 4
Add 1 tbsp granulated onion.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp garlic powder.
- 6
Add salt to taste.
- 7
Mix the dry ingredients well.
- 8
Drain the excess batter from the chilled squid using a sieve.
- 9
Coat the squid strips in the flour mixture.
- 10
Strain off the excess flour.
- 11
Heat oil over medium-high heat.
- 12
Deep fry the squid strips for 3-4 minutes until golden colour.
- 13
Fry in batches as needed.
- 14
Serve hot with the lemon mayonnaise dip.
Lemon Mayonnaise
- 1
Add 1 cup mayonnaise to a bowl.
- 2
Add 1 tsp garlic paste.
- 3
Add juice of half a lemon and stir well.
- 4
Sprinkle paprika on top.
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Credits: Source: Cuisine Mauritian