Battered Squid Recipe

Name: Battered Squid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon paprika; 4 tablespoons chinese hot pepper sauce; 1 cup flour; 2 lbs calamari, cleaned, cut into rings; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 8 cups oil, for frying; 6 leaves iceberg lettuce (large); curry mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup white wine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons chinese hot pepper sauce
1 cup flour
2 lbs calamari, cleaned, cut into rings
6 tablespoons cornstarch
8 cups oil, for frying
6 leaves iceberg lettuce (large)
curry mayonnaise

1
Combine salt, pepper, garlic, fish sauce, wine, eggs, pepper sauce and paprika in blender and blend 30 seconds.
2
Pour mixture into a large bowl and stir in flour just until combined.
3
Do not overmix.
4
Add calamari.
5
Cover with plastic warp and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
6
Just before cooking, stir cornstarch into calamari mixture.
7
(important for crispness) Heat oil in large deep saucepan to 375u00b0F (pinch of flour dropped into oil bubbles).
8
Drop small batch of calamari into hot oil.
9
Do not crowd the pan.
10
Cook in batches until calamari rings are golden brown and crispy (about 2 minutes).
11
Remove and drain on paper towels.
12
To serve; fill each lettuce leaf with 1 cup calamari and serve with Curry Mayo.

4552

kcal

Calories

485

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Battered Squid falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Battered Squid

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