Fried Calamari (Cajun Style) Recipe

Name: Fried Calamari (Cajun Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh squid (cleaned and cut into rings); 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 -3 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cayenne powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 cup flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons tony's seasoning (optional) or 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons tony's seasoning (optional) or 2 teaspoons salt

1
Wash and pat squid rings dry.
2
Pour flour into zip lock bag along with salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder: shake to mix.
3
In a shallow bowl, mix the eggs, milk, and hot sauce (I use Texas Pete).
4
Pour remaining flour in another zip lock bag.
5
Working with a few rings at a time, shake in unseasoned flour, dip into egg/milk mixture, shake off excess, then shake in seasoned flour.
6
Fry in hot oil (350 degrees) until a light golden brown. I recommend doing just a couple of rings at first as a taste test. Add seasoning to flour if required.
7
After frying, place on paper towel to drain, and re-season with Tony's (optional). Just a little salt is fine as well.
8
Note: I don't recommend using Tony's as the seasoning for the flour--it comes out too salty.

370

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 lbs fresh squid (cleaned and cut into rings), 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 -3 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Fried Calamari (Cajun Style) 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.

Fried Calamari (Cajun Style)

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