Lulas Fritas (Squid Puffs) Recipe

Name: Lulas Fritas (Squid Puffs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds smallest possible squid, cleaned; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 eggs, separated; 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, dry white wine or water; Oil for deep frying

Servings: persons

2 pounds smallest possible squid, cleaned
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 eggs, separated
1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, dry white wine or water
Oil for deep frying

1
Cut the squid sac into three-eights-inch-wide rings and cut the tentacles into two bunches.
2
Put the squid into a bowl and add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and cayenne.
3
Toss well.
4
Marinate the squid for 15 minutes.
5
Combine three cups of flour with the baking powder, salt, oil, egg yolks and wine in a mixing bowl until blended.
6
Do not overmix.
7
Beat the egg whites until they are stiff and fold into the batter, which will be sticky.
8
Heat the oil in a deep fryer until hot, 365 degrees.
9
Put the remaining one cup of flour in a bowl.
10
Dip the squid pieces, first in the flour, then in the batter, and drop into the hot oil.
11
Make few fritters at a time so they don't overcrowd.
12
Fry, turning once, until they turn light golden (about two minutes).
13
Turn them out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
14
Serve immediately.

653

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds smallest possible squid, cleaned, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lulas Fritas (Squid Puffs) 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.

Lulas Fritas (Squid Puffs)

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