Quick Calamari With Garlic Mayo Recipe

Name: Quick Calamari With Garlic Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mayo:; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; Calamari:; 1 pound squid tubes and tentacles; 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal (such as Bob's Red Mill); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided; 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

Mayo:
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Calamari:
1 pound squid tubes and tentacles
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal (such as Bob's Red Mill)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

1
To prepare mayo, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
2
To prepare calamari, cut squid tubes into 1/2-inch rings. Leave tentacles intact. Rinse and pat dry.
3
Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add half of squid. Seal bag; shake to coat.
4
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add squid coated with cornmeal mixture to hot oil; cook 2 minutes, turning frequently, or until squid begins to curl around edges. (Do not overcook.) Remove squid from pan; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining squid, cornmeal mixture, and 1/4 cup oil. Serve immediately with garlic mayo and lemon wedges.
5
Calamari has a reputation for being rubbery, but it only becomes tough if it's overcooked. For pan-frying, use a skillet or saute pan-a wide pan with sloped or straight sides. Choose a heavy-bottomed pan for evenly distributed heat with no hot spots. Also, the key when pan-frying is to make sure your oil is hot and then cook the food quickly.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mayo:, 1/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Quick Calamari With Garlic Mayo 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!

Quick Calamari With Garlic Mayo

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