Fried Calamari with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli

Name: Fried Calamari with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2.5-pound) package frozen, cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Peanut oil; Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli

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Start with a package of frozen calamari, fry in peanut oil, and serve with a flavorful garlic and lime mayonnaise mixture for an impressive appetizer.

Recipe by Coastal Living May 2003

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (2.5-pound) package frozen, cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles), thawed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Peanut oil
Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli

Directions

Step 1
Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch-thick rings; pat dry with paper towels. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge rings and tentacles, in batches, in flour mixture.

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Step 2
Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 365°. Fry calamari, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli.
Step 3
Note: You can use frozen and sliced squid packaged without tentacles.

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