Crumbed Calamari With Lemon And Garlic Aioli Recipe

Name: Crumbed Calamari With Lemon And Garlic Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g cleaned calamari, hoods; 1 cup plain flour; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons cold water; 4 cups corn flake crumbs or 4 cups breadcrumbs; vegetable seasoning; canola oil, for deep frying; egg mayonnaise; lemon; crushed garlic; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Cut calamari into 1 cm thick rings.
3
Place flour, salt & pepper into a bowl, mix through.
4
Beat eggs and water in a separate bow.
5
Place cornflake crumbs or breadcrumbs and a couple of decent sized sprinkles of vegetable seasoning into a third bowl and mix.
6
Coat calamari in flour mix, dip into egg mixture and then coat in breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs on with fingertips. Place on lined baking tray.
7
Preheat oven to 150. Pour oil into a deep, heavy-based saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook calamari rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until light golden.
8
Remove calamari to a wire rack over a lined baking tray. Keep warm in oven whilst cooking remaining calamari.
9
Mix 3-4 tblspns of good egg mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice and a couple of tspns of crushed garlic, salt and pepper.
10
Serve calamari with the garlic/lemon aioli, chips and salad.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g cleaned calamari, hoods, 1 cup plain flour, 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Crumbed Calamari With Lemon And Garlic Aioli 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crumbed Calamari With Lemon And Garlic Aioli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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