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Rinse the squid tubes inside and out and thoroughly dry them on a paper towel.
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Crumble the feta cheese into a small bowl and add the shrimp, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.
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Using a small spoon, loosely fill each squid tube with about 1 1/2 tablespoon of stuffing. Press the top of the squid tube together and skewer a round wooden toothpick through to securely enclose the stuffing. Do not overstuff the squid.
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Heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a deep-fryer. Put the flour in one shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the milk in another shallow dish and the breadcrumbs in a third.
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Dust the stuffed squid with seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip them in the milk, allowing excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat them with breadcrumbs.
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Shake off excess breadcrumbs and add the squid to the hot oil, 3 to 4 at a time. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook the squid or it will be tough. Drain the squid on paper towels and serve immediately.
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This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Comments: Squid cooks in a flash and is ideal for frying. Here squid (often called calamari) is given a Greek treatment with a stuffing of feta cheese, shrimp, oregano and lemon.
